How far is Dobson, NC from Concord, NC?
The driving distance from Dobson, NC to Concord, NC is about 95.7 miles (154 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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.
City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dobson and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dobson and Concord.
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Start on North Main Street
108 m · 16 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Kapp Street
1 km · 2 min · West Kapp Street
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Continue on Zephyr Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Zephyr Road
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Take the ramp left
26 m · 2 sec
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Continue straight
2313 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles M Shelton Highway
50.8 mi · 56 min · Charles M Shelton Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 21, NC 115: Troutman
1005 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Charlotte Highway
4.2 mi · 7 min · Charlotte Highway
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Continue on Statesville Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Statesville Highway
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Turn left onto Mazeppa Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Mazeppa Road
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Turn right onto Overhead Bridge Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Overhead Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Oak Ridge Farm Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Farm Highway
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Continue on Oakridge Farm Highway
1449 ft · 30 sec · Oakridge Farm Highway
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Turn right onto Landis Highway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Landis Highway
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Turn right onto Deal Road
1 km · 57 sec · Deal Road
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Turn left onto North Enochville Avenue
3.8 mi · 6 min · North Enochville Avenue
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Turn left onto West C Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · West C Street
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Turn right onto Dale Earnhardt Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Dale Earnhardt Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Cannon Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Cannon Boulevard
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Continue on Concord Parkway North
1.2 km · 1 min · Concord Parkway North
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Turn straight onto Church Street North
2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North
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Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
995 ft · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dobson and Concord.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Charles M Shelton Highway
Merge slight left onto Charles M Shelton Highway
50.8 mi · 00h 56m
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 Dobson and Sunny near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dobson to Concord?
The road trip is about 95.7 miles (154 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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 42.4 miles from Dobson and 53.3 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dobson and Sunny near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Statesville
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 Statesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dobson and Concord. Straight-line distance: 68.64 mi (110.46 km).
#1 Dobson
Human settlement in Surry County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,534 |
| Coordinates | 36.3956900, -80.7225700 |
| Altitude | 383 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Concord
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
| Population | 98,500 |
| Coordinates | 35.4088800, -80.5815800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.39 | $26.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.15 | $32.30 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.01 | $38.02 |
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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