How far is Concord, NC from Nashville, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Nashville, NC is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
165.64 mi
03h 37m
Flight
151.91 mi
244.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.91 mi
Kilometers
244.47 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.64 mi
Kilometers
266.57 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 6:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-18T23:05
Arrive Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 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
9:44 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
Pittsboro
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Concord
82.7 mi
01h 48m
To Nashville
83 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 22 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest

    875 ft · 25 sec · Corban Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Corban Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1295 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    40.8 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1230 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on West Dixie Drive

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West Dixie Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Jordan Road

    24.3 mi · 36 min · Jordan Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    26.9 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward US 1 North, US 64 East: Raleigh

    2623 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mount

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dan K Moore Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Dan K Moore Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    17.2 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    21.8 mi · 23 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 58: Nashville, Castalia

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    3165 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Alston Street

    12 m · 2 sec · North Alston Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Alston Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jordan Road
51.2 mi · 31%
Corban Avenue Southeast
49 mi · 30%
I 87 North
41.8 mi · 25%
Richard K. Pugh Highway
7.11 mi · 4%
Dan K Moore Freeway
4.62 mi · 3%
West Dixie Drive
3.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
151.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsboro
01h 48m from Concord
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Pittsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.7 miles from Concord and 83 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.17 one way or $46.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Concord and Sunny near Nashville.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsboro

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 Pittsboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 11.7 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Chapel Hill , NC
58 Chapelton Court #140, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.5/5 481 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

Pittsboro Town Hall

Pittsboro , NC
635 East St, Pittsboro, NC 27312
City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

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Cary

37 mi away
211 North Academy Street
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Durham

39 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

43 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
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Burlington

48 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 151.91 mi (244.47 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Nashville

City in North Carolina, United States

Population5,572
Coordinates35.9746000, -77.9655400
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Nashville (-77.96554, 35.9746)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.13 L · about $23.17
Round trip
$46.34
11.7 gal · 44.26 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.17 $46.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.91 $51.82
Premium $4.78 $27.95 $55.90
Diesel $5.62 $32.90 $65.80

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Nashville. The current time is 23:05:23.

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.