How far is Concord, NC from Oxford, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Oxford, NC is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
149.86 mi
02h 53m
Flight
127.7 mi
205.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.7 mi
Kilometers
205.52 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.86 mi
Kilometers
241.18 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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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 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Sat, Apr 18, 9:59 PM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 12:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-18T19:06
Arrive Oxford
Sat, Apr 18, 9:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
McLeansville
NC

Township in Guilford County, North Carolina

From Concord
74.9 mi
01h 26m
To Oxford
75 mi
01h 26m

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
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North

    3113 ft · 1 min · Concord Parkway North

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 601 North: Greensboro

    25.3 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    23.3 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Oxford, Clarksville

    1507 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hillsboro Street

    1263 ft · 25 sec · Hillsboro Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hillsboro Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
101 mi · 67%
US 29
42.7 mi · 28%
Church Street Northeast
2.18 mi · 1%
Concord Parkway North
0.59 mi
US 15
0.29 mi
Hillsboro Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

US 29

Keep slight left

36.8 mi · 00h 43m

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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
127.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLeansville
01h 26m from Concord
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Concord and Mostly Sunny near Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

McLeansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Concord and 75 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.95 one way or $41.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McLeansville

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

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

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

16 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Burlington

20 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

High Point

35 mi away
100 West High St
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

51 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 127.7 mi (205.52 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Oxford

City in North Carolina, United States

Population8,905
Coordinates36.3107000, -78.5908300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Oxford (-78.59083, 36.3107)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.02 L · about $20.95
Round trip
$41.91
10.58 gal · 40.04 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.95 $41.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.43 $46.86
Premium $4.78 $25.28 $50.55
Diesel $5.62 $29.75 $59.50

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Oxford. The current time is 19:06:00.

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.