How far is Concord, NC from Butner, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Butner, NC is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
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.
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Butner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Butner.
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Start on Spring Street Southwest
125 m · 18 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
995 ft · 37 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Turn left onto Church Street Northeast
2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street Northeast
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Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North
3113 ft · 1 min · Concord Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 601 North: Greensboro
25.3 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Butner
1166 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Gate 2 Road
643 ft · 12 sec · Gate 2 Road
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Continue on Gate #2 Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Gate #2 Road
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Continue on Central Avenue
1196 ft · 37 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West B Street
10 m · 1 sec · West B Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West B Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Butner.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 29
Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 00h 43m
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 Concord and Sunny near Butner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Butner?
The road trip is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Concord and 67.5 miles from Butner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.85 one way or $37.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Sunny near Butner.
Stop Ideas Near Greensboro
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 Greensboro.
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Burlington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Butner. Straight-line distance: 113.85 mi (183.23 km).
#1 Concord
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
| Population | 98,500 |
| Coordinates | 35.4088800, -80.5815800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Butner
Town of the United States
| Population | 7,875 |
| Coordinates | 36.1320900, -78.7566700 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Butner (-78.75667, 36.13209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $18.85 | $37.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.08 | $42.16 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.74 | $45.49 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.77 | $53.54 |
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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