How far is Concord, NC from Indian Trail, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Indian Trail, NC is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.86 mi
00h 42m
Flight
23.47 mi
37.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.47 mi
Kilometers
37.77 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.86 mi
Kilometers
52.88 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indian Trail
Fri, Apr 17, 3:58 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Fri, Apr 17, 4:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-17T03:16
Arrive Indian Trail
Fri, Apr 17, 3:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Concord
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Harrisburg
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Concord
16.4 mi
00h 21m
To Indian Trail
16.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW
Destination
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Indian Trail.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 18 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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Tryon Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 485 Inner South

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway

    18.7 mi · 20 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Governor James G Martin Freeway

    2790 ft · 34 sec · Governor James G Martin Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 East: Monroe

    1337 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Independence Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Independence Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Independence Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Independence Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Indian Trail Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Indian Trail Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    8 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    25 m · 6 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 Indian Trail.

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
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor James G Martin Freeway
19.3 mi · 59%
Concord Parkway South
6.73 mi · 20%
Cabarrus Avenue West
1.93 mi · 6%
East Independence Boulevard
1.25 mi · 4%
Independence Boulevard
1.23 mi · 4%
North Tryon Street
1.15 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Governor James G Martin Freeway

Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway

18.7 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrisburg
00h 21m from Concord
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near Indian Trail.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to Indian Trail?

The road trip is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Harrisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Concord and 16.4 miles from Indian Trail.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 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 Sunny around Concord and Sunny near Indian Trail.

Stop Ideas Near Harrisburg

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

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

RAIL

Charlotte

18 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

20 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

43 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Gastonia

46 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Indian Trail. Straight-line distance: 23.47 mi (37.77 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Indian Trail

#2 Indian Trail

A town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Population41,040
Coordinates35.0768100, -80.6692400
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Indian Trail (-80.66924, 35.07681)

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
4.39 L · about $4.59
Round trip
$9.19
2.32 gal · 8.78 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Indian Trail. The current time is 03:16:03.

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.