How far is Claremont, NC from Killian Crossroads, NC?
The driving distance from Claremont, NC to Killian Crossroads, NC is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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 Catawba County, North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Claremont and Killian Crossroads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claremont and Killian Crossroads.
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Start on the route
57 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
115 m · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Depot Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Depot Street
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Continue on Bethany Church Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Bethany Church Road
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Turn left onto NC 16
6.7 mi · 9 min · NC 16
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Take the exit slight left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
42 m · 6 sec
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Turn sharp right
22 m · 5 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 Claremont and Killian Crossroads.
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.
NC 16
Turn left onto NC 16
6.74 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Claremont and Mostly Sunny near Killian Crossroads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Claremont to Killian Crossroads?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Claremont and 7.1 miles from Killian Crossroads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 $1.98 one way or $3.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Claremont and Mostly Sunny near Killian Crossroads.
Stop Ideas Near Newton
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 Newton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Claremont and Killian Crossroads. Straight-line distance: 11.71 mi (18.85 km).
#1 Claremont
City in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,414 |
| Coordinates | 35.7145800, -81.1461900 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Killian Crossroads
Killian Crossroads is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.5587500, -81.0639700 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Killian Crossroads (-81.06397, 35.55875)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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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