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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.33 mi
00h 23m
Flight
11.71 mi
18.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.71 mi
Kilometers
18.85 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.33 mi
Kilometers
23.06 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killian Crossroads
Wed, Apr 15, 1:53 AM EDT
Return by in Claremont
Wed, Apr 15, 2:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Claremont
2026-04-15T01:30
Arrive Killian Crossroads
Wed, Apr 15, 1:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
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 Claremont
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Newton
NC

City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States

From Claremont
7.1 mi
00h 11m
To Killian Crossroads
7.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    115 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Depot Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Depot Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bethany Church Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Bethany Church Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto NC 16

    6.7 mi · 9 min · NC 16

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    42 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right

    22 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Claremont and Killian Crossroads.

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NC 16
8.36 mi · 58%
Bethany Church Road
5.13 mi · 36%
North Depot Street
0.7 mi · 5%
East Main Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
00h 11m from Claremont
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Gastonia

45 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Kannapolis

57 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Charlotte

60 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Salisbury

69 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Claremont and Killian Crossroads. Straight-line distance: 11.71 mi (18.85 km).

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#1 Claremont

City in North Carolina, United States

Population1,414
Coordinates35.7145800, -81.1461900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
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#2 Killian Crossroads

Killian Crossroads is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.5587500, -81.0639700
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Claremont (-81.14619, 35.71458)
End: Killian Crossroads (-81.06397, 35.55875)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.91 L · about $1.98
Round trip
$3.96
1 gal · 3.82 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Claremont and Killian Crossroads. The current time is 01:30:19.

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.