How far is Charlotte, NC from Randleman, NC?

The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Randleman, NC is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.59 mi
01h 46m
Flight
71.32 mi
114.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.32 mi
Kilometers
114.78 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.59 mi
Kilometers
139.36 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Randleman
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Thu, Apr 23, 9:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-04-23T05:37
Arrive Randleman
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlotte
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
East Spencer
NC

City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Charlotte
43.3 mi
00h 53m
To Randleman
43.3 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Randleman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Randleman.

  1. 1

    Start on South Tryon Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · South Tryon Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Sugar Creek Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sugar Creek Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 85 North: Concord

    941 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Julius Chambers Highway

    45.4 mi · 52 min · Julius Chambers Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point

    23.8 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Archdale, Downtown High Point

    1439 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2647 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    107 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Cedar Square Road

    1337 ft · 28 sec · Cedar Square Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1784 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Old High Point Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Old High Point Street

  17. 17

    Continue on High Point Street

    982 ft · 28 sec · High Point Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward High Point Street

    47 m · 6 sec · High Point Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto High Point Street

    741 ft · 20 sec · High Point Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Academy Street

    3 m · 1 sec · West Academy Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto West Academy Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Academy Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto West Naomi Street

    1173 ft · 31 sec · West Naomi Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Randleman.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Chambers Highway
45.4 mi · 52%
I 85 North
24 mi · 28%
Cedar Square Road
4.87 mi · 6%
South Tryon Street
3.53 mi · 4%
South Main Street
3.52 mi · 4%
West Sugar Creek Road
1.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Julius Chambers Highway

Merge slight left onto Julius Chambers Highway

45.4 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
71.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Spencer
00h 53m from Charlotte
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charlotte and Sunny near Randleman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Randleman?

The road trip is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

East Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Charlotte and 43.3 miles from Randleman.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.12 one way or $24.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlotte and Sunny near Randleman.

Stop Ideas Near East Spencer

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Spencer, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Spencer.

RAIL

Salisbury

2 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

23 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Kannapolis

26 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

High Point

49 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Randleman. Straight-line distance: 71.32 mi (114.78 km).

Charlotte

#1 Charlotte

The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.

Population900,350
Coordinates35.2270900, -80.8431300
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Randleman

#2 Randleman

City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population4,137
Coordinates35.8179100, -79.8030900
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
End: Randleman (-79.80309, 35.81791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.57 L · about $12.12
Round trip
$24.24
6.12 gal · 23.14 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.12 $24.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.55 $27.11
Premium $4.78 $14.62 $29.24
Diesel $5.62 $17.21 $34.42

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

There is no time difference between Charlotte and Randleman. The current time is 05:37:14.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.