How far is Denton, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Denton, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denton and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denton and Charlotte.
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Start on West Salisbury Street
2247 ft · 57 sec · West Salisbury Street
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Continue on Flat Swamp Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Flat Swamp Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Bringle Ferry Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Bringle Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Wyatt Grove Church Road
3 mi · 4 min · Wyatt Grove Church Road
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Continue on High Rock Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · High Rock Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
138 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Doby Drive
555 ft · 16 sec · Doby Drive
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Turn right onto Old US Highway 80
118 m · 12 sec · Old US Highway 80
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Turn left onto Baptist Church Road
2549 ft · 40 sec · Baptist Church Road
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Turn right onto Saint Stephens Church Road
2940 ft · 1 min · Saint Stephens Church Road
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Turn right onto Old Beatty Ford Road
11.1 mi · 15 min · Old Beatty Ford Road
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Turn left onto Old Concord Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Concord Road
23 m · 2 sec · Old Concord Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Concord Road
54 m · 4 sec · Old Concord Road
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Turn straight onto Old Salisbury-Concord Road
2602 ft · 53 sec · Old Salisbury-Concord Road
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Turn right onto Lane Street
2586 ft · 52 sec · Lane Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lane Street
38 m · 3 sec · Lane Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Lane Street
1054 ft · 21 sec · Lane Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lane Street
42 m · 3 sec · Lane Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Lane Street
646 ft · 13 sec · Lane Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 85 South, US 601 South: Charlotte
82 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 85 South, US 601 South: Charlotte
1179 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
20.8 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sugar Creek Road
750 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto West Sugar Creek Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Sugar Creek Road
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Turn right onto North Tryon Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Tryon Street
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Continue on North Church Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Church Street
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Continue on North Tryon Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Tryon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denton and Charlotte.
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.
I 85 South
Merge slight left
20.8 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Denton and Sunny near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denton to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
China Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Denton and 32.7 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Denton and Sunny near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near China Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to China Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denton and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 49.65 mi (79.9 km).
#1 Denton
Town in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,700 |
| Coordinates | 35.6334700, -80.1158800 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlotte
The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.
| Population | 900,350 |
| Coordinates | 35.2270900, -80.8431300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $8.71 | $17.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.74 | $19.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.37 | $24.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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