How far is Concord, NC from Denver, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Denver, NC is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.92 mi
00h 52m
Flight
26.6 mi
42.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.6 mi
Kilometers
42.81 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.92 mi
Kilometers
52.98 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denver
Sat, May 2, 12:06 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sat, May 2, 12:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-05-01T23:13
Arrive Denver
Sat, May 2, 12:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
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
Huntersville
NC

The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

From Concord
16.5 mi
00h 26m
To Denver
16.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 18 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 37 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Street Northeast

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Church Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Davidson Drive Northwest

    1255 ft · 27 sec · Davidson Drive Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Concord Parkway North

    1884 ft · 35 sec · Concord Parkway North

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Davidson Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Davidson Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Davidson Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Davidson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Sam Furr Road

    8.9 mi · 14 min · Sam Furr Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2307 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward NC 16 North: Newton

    1493 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Saint James Church Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Saint James Church Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    109 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    39 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sam Furr Road
15.3 mi · 46%
Davidson Highway
8.93 mi · 27%
NC 16 North
4.75 mi · 14%
Church Street Northeast
1.78 mi · 5%
Saint James Church Road
1.24 mi · 4%
Concord Parkway North
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sam Furr Road

Continue on Sam Furr Road

8.86 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
26.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntersville
00h 26m from Concord
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Concord and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Denver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Huntersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Concord and 16.5 miles from Denver.

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

The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 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 Denver.

Stop Ideas Near Huntersville

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

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

RAIL

Charlotte

19 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

22 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Gastonia

33 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Salisbury

45 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Denver. Straight-line distance: 26.6 mi (42.81 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Denver

Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina

Population2,309
Coordinates35.5312500, -81.0298000
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Denver (-81.0298, 35.53125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.4 L · about $4.59
Round trip
$9.19
2.32 gal · 8.8 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.59 $9.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.14 $10.28
Premium $4.78 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $5.62 $6.52 $13.05

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Denver. The current time is 23:13:43.

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.