How far is China Grove, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from China Grove, NC to Concord, NC is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.24 mi
00h 22m
Flight
11.09 mi
17.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.09 mi
Kilometers
17.84 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.24 mi
Kilometers
24.52 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sun, May 31, 2:08 PM EDT
Return by in China Grove
Sun, May 31, 2:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave China Grove
2026-05-31T13:45
Arrive Concord
Sun, May 31, 2:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in China Grove
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kannapolis
NC

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

From China Grove
7.5 mi
00h 11m
To Concord
7.8 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ESE
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between China Grove and Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between China Grove and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on Patterson Street

    25 m · 5 sec · Patterson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    641 ft · 27 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Centerview Street

    1945 ft · 54 sec · East Centerview Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1631 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    585 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    1150 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown

    944 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Church Street North

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between China Grove and Concord.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Centerview Street
10.5 mi · 69%
Church Street North
2.24 mi · 15%
US 29 South
0.85 mi · 6%
Cabarrus Avenue West
0.19 mi · 1%
US 29
0.18 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Centerview Street

Merge slight left

9.46 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kannapolis
00h 11m from China Grove
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving China Grove and Mostly Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from China Grove to Concord?

The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Kannapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from China Grove and 7.8 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around China Grove and Mostly Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Kannapolis

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

2 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

25 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Charlotte

33 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Lexington

50 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between China Grove and Concord. Straight-line distance: 11.09 mi (17.84 km).

China Grove

#1 China Grove

Town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States

Population4,249
Coordinates35.5693100, -80.5817300
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Patterson Street (-80.581752, 35.569281)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.04 L · about $2.14
Round trip
$4.28
1.08 gal · 4.08 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.14 $4.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.39 $4.78
Premium $4.78 $2.58 $5.16
Diesel $5.62 $3.04 $6.07

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 China Grove and Concord. The current time is 13:45:25.

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.