How far is Charlotte, NC from Coats, NC?
The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Coats, NC is about 152.2 miles (245 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123 miles (198 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Coats.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Coats.
-
1
Start on South Tryon Street
149 m · 14 sec · South Tryon Street
-
2
Turn right onto East 5th Street
1822 ft · 53 sec · East 5th Street
-
3
Keep slight left to continue on East 5th Street
1774 ft · 56 sec · East 5th Street
-
4
Take the ramp straight toward NC 27 East, US 74 East
1857 ft · 45 sec
-
5
Continue on US 74 East: Independence Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min
-
6
Keep slight right to continue on East Independence Boulevard
109 m · 5 sec · East Independence Boulevard
-
7
Continue on East Independence Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · East Independence Expressway
-
8
Continue on East Independence Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Independence Boulevard
-
9
Continue on Independence Boulevard
4.5 mi · 6 min · Independence Boulevard
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
18.7 mi · 22 min · Monroe Expressway
-
11
Merge slight right onto Carroll M. Edwards Highway
1804 ft · 28 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
-
12
Continue on West Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard
-
13
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
-
14
Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
-
15
Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
-
16
Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
-
17
Continue on West Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street
-
18
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
-
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
5.3 mi · 8 min
-
20
Turn left onto West Green Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Green Street
-
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road
43.4 mi · 53 min · Fayetteville Road
-
22
Take the exit slight right
1657 ft · 24 sec
-
23
Turn right
8.4 mi · 12 min
-
24
Turn left
19.5 mi · 27 min
-
25
Turn left onto South 9th Street
1957 ft · 54 sec · South 9th Street
-
26
Turn right onto West Ivy Street
792 ft · 24 sec · West Ivy Street
-
27
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
-
28
Turn right onto East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard
-
29
Take the exit slight left
62 m · 6 sec
-
30
Continue on Leslie Campbell Avenue
2010 ft · 50 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue
-
31
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leslie Campbell Avenue
56 m · 6 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue
-
32
Exit the roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue
679 ft · 17 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue
-
33
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leslie Campbell Avenue
49 m · 4 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue
-
34
Exit the roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Leslie Campbell Avenue
-
35
Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
-
36
Turn right onto North McKinley Street
1677 ft · 48 sec · North McKinley Street
-
37
Turn left onto East Main Street
38 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
-
38
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Coats.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Fayetteville Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road
43.4 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Charlotte and Sunny near Coats.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Coats?
The road trip is about 152.2 miles (245 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dobbins Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Charlotte and 76.2 miles from Coats.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123 miles (198 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.27 one way or $42.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlotte and Sunny near Coats.
Stop Ideas Near Dobbins Heights
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 Dobbins Heights.
Hamlet
Southern Pines
Dillon
Fayetteville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Coats. Straight-line distance: 123.04 mi (198.01 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 Coats
City in Pratt County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,520 |
| Coordinates | 35.4079400, -78.6719600 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coats (-78.67196, 35.40794)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $21.27 | $42.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.78 | $47.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.66 | $51.32 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.20 | $60.40 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in North Carolina · Apr 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.