How far is Concord, NC from Clinton, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Clinton, NC is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
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.
City in Moore County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Clinton.
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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
6 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1250 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Albemarle Road
1900 ft · 38 sec · Albemarle Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road
39 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road
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Continue on Troy Road
9.2 mi · 13 min · Troy Road
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 40 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square
104 m · 7 sec · Monroe Street
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Exit the rotary onto Monroe Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto NC24-27
19.7 mi · 29 min · NC24-27
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Take the exit right
2864 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 295 North
3206 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Fayetteville Outer Loop
11.1 mi · 13 min · Fayetteville Outer Loop
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Continue on Goldsboro Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Goldsboro Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Goldsboro Road
6.9 mi · 8 min · Goldsboro Road
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Continue on Fayetteville Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Fayetteville Highway
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Turn right onto Dunn Road
1.1 km · 60 sec · Dunn Road
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Continue on Dunn Road
2 mi · 3 min · Dunn Road
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Continue on Dunn Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Dunn Road
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Turn left onto High House Road
9.9 mi · 13 min · High House Road
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Continue on Kitty Fork Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Kitty Fork Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto McKoy Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · McKoy Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
101 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Clinton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Troy Road
Continue straight
28.7 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Clinton?
The road trip is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Carthage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Concord and 77.7 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Concord and Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Carthage
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 Carthage.
Southern Pines
Hamlet
Fayetteville
Cary
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 130.61 mi (210.2 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 Clinton
Clinton is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9979500, -78.3233300 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-78.32333, 34.99795)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $3.32 | $18.14 | $36.29 |
| Mid-grade | $3.77 | $20.63 | $41.25 |
| Premium | $4.20 | $22.99 | $45.98 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $29.89 | $59.79 |
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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