How far is Charlotte, NC from Denton, NC?
The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Denton, NC is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Denton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Denton.
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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
20.7 mi · 24 min · Julius Chambers Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lane Street
1888 ft · 46 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lane Street
8 m · 1 sec · Lane Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Lane Street
1061 ft · 21 sec · Lane Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lane Street
47 m · 3 sec · Lane Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Lane Street
2595 ft · 55 sec · Lane Street
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Turn left onto Old Salisbury-Concord Road
2757 ft · 55 sec · Old Salisbury-Concord Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Concord Road
49 m · 3 sec · Old Concord Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Concord Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Road
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Turn right onto Old Beatty Ford Road
11.1 mi · 17 min · Old Beatty Ford Road
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Turn left onto Saint Stephens Church Road
2940 ft · 1 min · Saint Stephens Church Road
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Turn left onto Baptist Church Road
2549 ft · 43 sec · Baptist Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old US Highway 80
118 m · 11 sec · Old US Highway 80
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Turn left onto Doby Drive
555 ft · 19 sec · Doby Drive
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Turn left
138 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto High Rock Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · High Rock Road
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Continue on Wyatt Grove Church Road
3 mi · 4 min · Wyatt Grove Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bringle Ferry Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Bringle Ferry Road
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Flat Swamp Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Flat Swamp Road
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Continue on West Salisbury Street
2247 ft · 57 sec · West Salisbury Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Salisbury Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Denton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Julius Chambers Highway
Merge slight left onto Julius Chambers Highway
20.7 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Charlotte and Sunny near Denton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Denton?
The road trip is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
China Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Charlotte and 29.6 miles from Denton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.24 one way or $16.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlotte and Sunny near Denton.
Stop Ideas Near China Grove
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 China Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Denton. Straight-line distance: 49.65 mi (79.9 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 Denton
Town in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,700 |
| Coordinates | 35.6334700, -80.1158800 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Denton (-80.11588, 35.63347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.94 | $19.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
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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