How far is Denver, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Denver, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denver and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Charlotte.
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Start on the route
39 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
109 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Saint James Church Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Saint James Church Road
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Take the ramp straight toward Saint James Church Road
51 m · 5 sec · Saint James Church Road
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Turn right
819 ft · 12 sec
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Take the exit slight left
58 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
17.9 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Brookshire Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · Brookshire Boulevard
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Continue on Brookshire Freeway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Brookshire Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Eleventh Street, Church Street, Tryon Street
709 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on West 11th Street
140 m · 14 sec · West 11th Street
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Turn right onto North Tryon Street
3010 ft · 1 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 Denver 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.
Longest stretch
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17.9 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Denver and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denver to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lowesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Denver and 13.1 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Denver and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Lowesville
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 Lowesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 23.5 mi (37.82 km).
#1 Denver
Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina
| Population | 2,309 |
| Coordinates | 35.5312500, -81.0298000 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.17 | $10.35 |
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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