How far is Concord, NC from Clyde, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Clyde, NC is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
157.55 mi
03h 19m
Flight
131.34 mi
211.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.34 mi
Kilometers
211.37 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.55 mi
Kilometers
253.56 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clyde
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 10:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Clyde
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ellenboro
NC

Human settlement in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Concord
78.7 mi
01h 39m
To Clyde
78.9 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 20 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cabarrus Avenue West

    26 m · 2 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    1 mi · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Concord Parkway South

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Concord Parkway South

  6. 6

    Continue on North Tryon Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Tryon Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 485 Outer North

    1573 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway

    2414 ft · 30 sec · Governor James G Martin Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on H Allen Tate Jr Highway

    7.9 mi · 8 min · H Allen Tate Jr Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Craig Lawing Freeway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Craig Lawing Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 29, US 74: Greensboro, Spartanburg, Wilkinson Boulevard

    2308 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Gastonia, Spartanburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    19.1 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby

    3242 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East Dixon Boulevard

    12 mi · 17 min · East Dixon Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward West Dixon Boulevard

    15.7 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway

    18.3 mi · 20 min · Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    34.3 mi · 41 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West, US 74: Canton, Knoxville

    8.6 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Candler, East Canton

    910 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Wiggins Road

    621 ft · 15 sec · Wiggins Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Smokey Park Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Smokey Park Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Asheville Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Asheville Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Ashville Highway

    763 ft · 19 sec · Ashville Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Church Street

    1161 ft · 54 sec · Church Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Park Street

    2901 ft · 2 min · Park Street

  29. 29

    Continue on New Clyde Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · New Clyde Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Carolina Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Carolina Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    33 m · 11 sec · Mulberry Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    50 m · 7 sec · Depot Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Clyde.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
36.1 mi · 23%
I 85 South
20 mi · 13%
Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
18.3 mi · 12%
West Dixon Boulevard
15.7 mi · 10%
East Dixon Boulevard
12 mi · 8%
Craig Lawing Freeway
10.3 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

34.3 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
131.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellenboro
01h 39m from Concord
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near Clyde.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Ellenboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Concord and 78.9 miles from Clyde.

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

The direct path is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.02 one way or $44.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Sunny near Clyde.

Stop Ideas Near Ellenboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ellenboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Downtown Shelby Fountain Park
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Downtown Shelby Fountain Park

Shelby , NC
17876, Shelby, NC 28150, United States
Rating 3.5/5 2 reviews Park
Shelby City Hall
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Shelby City Hall

Shelby , NC
300 S Washington St, Shelby, NC 28150
Rating 2.9/5 12 reviews City government office,City administration,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Chesnee City Hall

Chesnee , SC
201 W Cherokee St, Chesnee, SC 29323
Rating 4.0/5 3 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ellenboro.

RAIL

Spartanburg

45 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Gastonia

54 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Greenville

79 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Charlotte

85 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Clyde. Straight-line distance: 131.34 mi (211.37 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Clyde

#2 Clyde

Human settlement in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,308
Coordinates35.5334400, -82.9106900
Altitude772
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Clyde (-82.91069, 35.53344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.05 L · about $22.02
Round trip
$44.05
11.12 gal · 42.1 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.02 $44.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.63 $49.25
Premium $4.78 $26.57 $53.13
Diesel $5.62 $31.27 $62.54

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Clyde. The current time is 03:40:01.

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.