How far is Clinton, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Clinton, NC to Concord, NC is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.22 mi
01h 01m
Flight
24.99 mi
40.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.99 mi
Kilometers
40.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.22 mi
Kilometers
58.29 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sat, May 30, 12:32 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton
Sat, May 30, 1:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-05-30T11:31
Arrive Concord
Sat, May 30, 12:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
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
Granite Quarry
NC

Town in North Carolina, USA

From Clinton
18.4 mi
00h 30m
To Concord
17.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on Point Road

    4.1 mi · 16 min · Point Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

    2353 ft · 1 min · Cherry Hill Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jake Alexander Boulevard North

    6 mi · 10 min · Jake Alexander Boulevard North

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 85 South, US 601 South: Charlotte

    16.3 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

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

    944 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Church Street North

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton 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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
16.3 mi · 45%
Jake Alexander Boulevard North
6.05 mi · 17%
Point Road
4.06 mi · 11%
Church Street North
2.24 mi · 6%
US 29 South
0.85 mi · 2%
Cherry Hill Road
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Take the exit right toward I 85 South, US 601 South: Charlotte

16.3 mi · 00h 18m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
25 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Granite Quarry
00h 30m from Clinton
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Clinton and Chance Rain Showers near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Concord?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Granite Quarry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Clinton and 17.8 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clinton and Chance Rain Showers near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Granite Quarry

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

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

RAIL

Salisbury

7 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Kannapolis

20 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Lexington

29 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

54 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Concord. Straight-line distance: 24.99 mi (40.22 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

City in Davie County, North Carolina, United States

Population8,332
Coordinates35.7568100, -80.4600600
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Point Road (-80.45956, 35.758108)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.84 L · about $5.07
Round trip
$10.14
2.56 gal · 9.68 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.07 $10.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.67 $11.34
Premium $4.78 $6.12 $12.23
Diesel $5.62 $7.20 $14.40

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Concord. The current time is 11:31:31.

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.