How far is Elkin, NC from Concord, NC?
The driving distance from Elkin, NC to Concord, NC is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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 29m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkin and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkin and Concord.
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Start on the route
84 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
797 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Bridge Street
1549 ft · 32 sec · South Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
900 ft · 23 sec · Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Bridge Street
679 ft · 19 sec · North Bridge Street
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Turn straight onto Winston Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Winston Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1285 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
39.8 mi · 44 min
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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 Elkin and Concord.
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.
Winston Road
Merge slight left
39.8 mi · 00h 44m
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 Elkin and Sunny near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elkin to Concord?
The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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 35.9 miles from Elkin and 35.7 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elkin 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 Elkin and Concord. Straight-line distance: 59.63 mi (95.96 km).
#1 Elkin
Town in Surry and Wilkes counties in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,001 |
| Coordinates | 36.2443000, -80.8484000 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| 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: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.17 | $28.34 |
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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