How far is Denver, NC from Advance, NC?

The driving distance from Denver, NC to Advance, NC is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
58.22 mi
01h 19m
Flight
44.88 mi
72.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.88 mi
Kilometers
72.22 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.22 mi
Kilometers
93.7 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Advance
Thu, Oct 15, 5:41 PM EDT
Return by in Denver
Thu, Oct 15, 7:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denver
2026-10-15T16:21
Arrive Advance
Thu, Oct 15, 5:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Denver
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
Statesville
NC

City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States

From Denver
29.1 mi
00h 39m
To Advance
29.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88ยฐF
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
86ยฐF
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Denver and Advance.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Advance.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m ยท 14 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Campground Road

    2.4 mi ยท 4 min ยท Campground Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Slanting Bridge Road

    2.6 mi ยท 4 min ยท Slanting Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East NC 150 Highway

    8.1 mi ยท 13 min ยท East NC 150 Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 77 North: Statesville

    1334 ft ยท 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi ยท 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Winston-Salem, Asheville

    1027 ft ยท 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Winston-Salem

    2332 ft ยท 57 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 40 East: Winston-Salem

    1 km ยท 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi ยท 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 601: Mocksville, Yadkinville

    1849 ft ยท 49 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Yadkinville Road

    1.1 km ยท 1 min ยท Yadkinville Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Country Lane

    2.3 mi ยท 3 min ยท Country Lane

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    911 ft ยท 16 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Sain Road

    1.9 mi ยท 3 min ยท Sain Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Milling Road

    2.7 mi ยท 5 min ยท Milling Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cornatzer Road

    4.6 mi ยท 6 min ยท Cornatzer Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1768 ft ยท 41 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Peoples Creek Road

    46 m ยท 4 sec ยท Peoples Creek Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Peoples Creek Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Denver and Advance.

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
17.3 mi ยท 30%
I 77 North
14.7 mi ยท 25%
East NC 150 Highway
8.15 mi ยท 14%
Cornatzer Road
4.56 mi ยท 8%
Milling Road
2.66 mi ยท 5%
Slanting Bridge Road
2.57 mi ยท 4%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

16.2 mi ยท 00h 17m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
44.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Statesville
00h 39m from Denver
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Denver and Sunny near Advance.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Denver to Advance?

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Denver and 29.1 miles from Advance.

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

The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Denver and Sunny near Advance.

Stop Ideas Near Statesville

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

39 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

41 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

58 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

60 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Advance. Straight-line distance: 44.88 mi (72.22 km).

Denver

#1 Denver

Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina

Population2,309
Coordinates35.5312500, -81.0298000
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
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#2 Advance

Advance is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9412500, -80.4092200
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Denver (-81.0298, 35.53125)
End: Advance (-80.40922, 35.94125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.78 L ยท about $7.73
Round trip
$15.47
4.12 gal ยท 15.56 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $7.73 $15.47
Mid-grade $4.23 $8.71 $17.43
Premium $4.63 $9.53 $19.06
Diesel $5.72 $11.78 $23.56

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Denver and Advance. The current time is 16:21:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.