How far is Charlotte, NC from Locust, NC?
The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Locust, NC is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in 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 Locust.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Locust.
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Start on South Tryon Street
149 m · 14 sec · South Tryon Street
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
1822 ft · 53 sec · East 5th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East 5th Street
1774 ft · 56 sec · East 5th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward NC 27 East, US 74 East
1857 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on US 74 East: Independence Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Albemarle Road
21.1 mi · 32 min · Albemarle Road
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Turn right onto Locust Avenue
64 m · 15 sec · Locust Avenue
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Turn left
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
126 m · 30 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Locust.
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.
Albemarle Road
Keep slight left to continue on Albemarle Road
21.1 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Charlotte and Sunny near Locust.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Locust?
The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mint Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Charlotte and 12.9 miles from Locust.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlotte and Sunny near Locust.
Stop Ideas Near Mint Hill
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 Mint Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Locust. Straight-line distance: 23.69 mi (38.12 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 Locust
Human settlement in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,270 |
| Coordinates | 35.2598700, -80.4253400 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Locust (-80.42534, 35.25987)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
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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