How far is Charlotte, NC from Clinton, NC?
The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Clinton, NC is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Clinton.
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Start on South Tryon Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · South Tryon Street
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Turn left onto West Sugar Creek Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sugar Creek Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 85 North: Concord
941 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Chambers Highway
32.8 mi · 38 min · Julius Chambers Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 601 North: Jake Alexandar Boulevard
1195 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 601 North: Salisbury National Cemetery, Veterans Health Administration Medical Center
63 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Jake Alexander Boulevard South
4.4 mi · 8 min · Jake Alexander Boulevard South
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Continue on Jake Alexander Boulevard North
1.8 mi · 3 min · Jake Alexander Boulevard North
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Cherry Hill Road
2324 ft · 1 min · Cherry Hill Road
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Turn right onto Point Road
4.1 mi · 16 min · Point Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Point Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Clinton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Julius Chambers Highway
Merge slight left onto Julius Chambers Highway
32.8 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Clinton?
The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Landis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Charlotte and 27.6 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Charlotte and Chance Rain Showers near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Landis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Landis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 42.47 mi (68.35 km).
#1 Charlotte
The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.
| Population | 900,350 |
| Coordinates | 35.2270900, -80.8431300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton
City in Davie County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 8,332 |
| Coordinates | 35.7568100, -80.4600600 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-80.46006, 35.75681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.64 | $17.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.97 | $21.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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