How far is Concord, NC from Clayton, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Clayton, NC is about 134.8 miles (217 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Clayton.
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Start on Spring Street Southwest
539 ft · 22 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest
875 ft · 25 sec · Corban Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
3.9 mi · 7 min · Corban Avenue Southeast
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp left
1295 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
40.8 mi · 54 min
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Continue straight
1230 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on West Dixie Drive
3.5 mi · 6 min · West Dixie Drive
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Continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway
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Continue on Jordan Road
24.3 mi · 36 min · Jordan Road
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Keep slight left
21 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll South
2827 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
22 mi · 24 min · Triangle Expressway
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Keep slight left
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 42 East: Smithfield
2526 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
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Take the exit slight right
1374 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
57 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
3.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Parkway
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Continue on South Lombard Street
2602 ft · 2 min · South Lombard Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lombard Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Clayton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Corban Avenue Southeast
Merge slight left
40.8 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Concord and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Clayton?
The road trip is about 134.8 miles (217 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Staley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.3 miles from Concord and 67.5 miles from Clayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM 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 Mostly Cloudy around Concord and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clayton.
Stop Ideas Near Staley
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 Staley.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 120.66 mi (194.18 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 Clayton
Town in North Carolina
| Population | 26,458 |
| Coordinates | 35.6507100, -78.4563900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton (-78.45639, 35.65071)
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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