How far is Denton, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Denton, NC to Concord, NC is about 37.3 miles (60 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.3 mi
00h 46m
Flight
30.44 mi
48.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.44 mi
Kilometers
48.99 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.3 mi
Kilometers
60.03 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM EDT
Return by in Denton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denton
2026-04-22T21:27
Arrive Concord
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Denton
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
Misenheimer
NC

Human settlement in North Carolina, United States of America

From Denton
18.6 mi
00h 23m
To Concord
18.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Salisbury Street

    2209 ft · 1 min · West Salisbury Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Glenn Street

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Glenn Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1016 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2202 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    875 ft · 27 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 17 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Glenn Street
29.1 mi · 78%
West Salisbury Street
0.42 mi · 1%
Corban Avenue Southeast
0.17 mi
Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Glenn Street

Merge slight left

23.1 mi · 00h 30m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Misenheimer
00h 23m from Denton
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Denton and Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Misenheimer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Denton and 18.6 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Denton and Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Misenheimer

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

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

RAIL

Salisbury

26 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Kannapolis

30 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Lexington

38 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

56 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denton and Concord. Straight-line distance: 30.44 mi (48.99 km).

Denton

#1 Denton

Town in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States

Population1,700
Coordinates35.6334700, -80.1158800
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: West Salisbury Street (-80.11588, 35.633473)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.98 L · about $5.23
Round trip
$10.46
2.64 gal · 9.96 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.23 $10.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.85 $11.69
Premium $4.78 $6.31 $12.61
Diesel $5.62 $7.42 $14.85

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Denton and Concord. The current time is 21:27:01.

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.