How far is Clemmons, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Clemmons, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clemmons and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clemmons and Charlotte.
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Start on Clemmons Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Clemmons Road
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Turn right onto Harper Road
1758 ft · 42 sec · Harper Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 40 West: Statesville
1462 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
29.1 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North, I 77 South: Wytheville, Charlotte
2158 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Charlotte
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
2.5 mi · 3 min · I-77 South
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Continue on I 77 South
2.1 mi · 2 min · I 77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South
2.3 mi · 3 min · I 77 South
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Continue on I-77 South
1990 ft · 26 sec · I-77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
4 mi · 5 min · I-77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
2.9 mi · 3 min · I-77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
2.9 mi · 4 min · I-77 South
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Take the exit slight right toward I 277, NC 16: Brookshire Freeway
797 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 277 South, NC 16 South: Brookshire Freeway East
2216 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right onto Brookshire Freeway
1.1 km · 1 min · Brookshire Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Eleventh Street, Church Street, Tryon Street
709 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on West 11th Street
140 m · 14 sec · West 11th Street
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Turn right onto North Tryon Street
3010 ft · 1 min · North Tryon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clemmons and Charlotte.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
29.1 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Clemmons and Sunny near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clemmons to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Troutman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.9 miles from Clemmons and 37 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clemmons and Sunny near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Troutman
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 Troutman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clemmons and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 60.7 mi (97.68 km).
#1 Clemmons
Town in North Carolina
| Population | 21,089 |
| Coordinates | 36.0215300, -80.3820000 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlotte
The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.
| Population | 900,350 |
| Coordinates | 35.2270900, -80.8431300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.56 | $23.12 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.47 | $24.94 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.68 | $29.36 |
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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