How far is Charlotte, NC from Statesville, NC?

The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Statesville, NC is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
41.33 mi
00h 51m
Flight
38.46 mi
61.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.46 mi
Kilometers
61.9 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.33 mi
Kilometers
66.51 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Statesville
Sun, May 31, 12:33 AM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Sun, May 31, 1:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-05-30T23:41
Arrive Statesville
Sun, May 31, 12:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Cornelius
NC

City in North Carolina, United States

From Charlotte
20.7 mi
00h 25m
To Statesville
20.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Tryon Street

    125 m · 11 sec · South Tryon Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1114 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Mint Street

    140 m · 16 sec · South Mint Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Trade Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Trade Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    699 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 77 North, US 21 North

    921 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto I-77 North

    1.3 km · 1 min · I-77 North

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North

    3.5 mi · 5 min · I-77 North

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North

    2.7 mi · 3 min · I-77 North

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North

    2.6 mi · 3 min · I-77 North

  11. 11

    Continue on I 77 North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · I 77 North

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North

    2.7 mi · 3 min · I 77 North

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North

    2 mi · 2 min · I 77 North

  14. 14

    Continue on I-77 North

    2.6 mi · 3 min · I-77 North

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North

    19.3 mi · 22 min · I-77 North

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70: G. Bagnal Boulevard

    1320 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Garner Bagnal Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Garner Bagnal Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Shelton Avenue

    1957 ft · 48 sec · Shelton Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on South Center Street

    1632 ft · 1 min · South Center Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-77 North
31.6 mi · 77%
I 77 North
6.22 mi · 15%
Garner Bagnal Boulevard
1.33 mi · 3%
West Trade Street
0.67 mi · 2%
Shelton Avenue
0.37 mi · 1%
South Center Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-77 North

Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North

19.3 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
38.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cornelius
00h 25m from Charlotte
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Charlotte and Mostly Sunny near Statesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Cornelius is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Charlotte and 20.6 miles from Statesville.

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

The direct path is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.78 one way or $11.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Charlotte and Mostly Sunny near Statesville.

Stop Ideas Near Cornelius

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cornelius, 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 Cornelius.

RAIL

Kannapolis

22 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Charlotte

28 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Gastonia

37 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Salisbury

42 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Statesville. Straight-line distance: 38.46 mi (61.9 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
Statesville

#2 Statesville

City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States

Population28,045
Coordinates35.7826400, -80.8873000
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
End: Statesville (-80.8873, 35.78264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.52 L · about $5.78
Round trip
$11.57
2.92 gal · 11.04 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.78 $11.57
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.47 $12.93
Premium $4.78 $6.98 $13.95
Diesel $5.62 $8.21 $16.42

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlotte and Statesville. The current time is 23:41:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.