How far is Franklin, NC from Concord, NC?
The driving distance from Franklin, NC to Concord, NC is about 201.1 miles (323.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Polk County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Concord.
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Start on Iotla Street
55 m · 10 sec · Iotla Street
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Continue on Phillips Street
108 m · 23 sec · Phillips Street
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Turn left onto East Palmer Street
1534 ft · 44 sec · East Palmer Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Sylva Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Sylva Road
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Continue on Sylva Highway
13.1 mi · 18 min · Sylva Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1954 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
25.3 mi · 33 min · Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville
18.5 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 74 East, US 64 Truck East: Hendersonville, Spartanburg
22.8 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
12 mi · 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 East, NC 108: Columbus, Rutherfordton
1433 ft · 19 sec · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
810 ft · 11 sec · Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
17.9 mi · 20 min · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
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Continue on James A. Callahan Highway
15.2 mi · 17 min · James A. Callahan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Dixon Boulevard
12.4 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 85, US 29 South: Charlotte, Spartanburg
572 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
17.6 mi · 21 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
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Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge
18.4 mi · 22 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward Mallard Creek Church Road East
1645 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto West Mallard Creek Church Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West Mallard Creek Church Road
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Turn left onto North Tryon Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Tryon Street
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Continue on Concord Parkway South
6.7 mi · 10 min · Concord Parkway South
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Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
1 mi · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cabarrus Avenue West
48 m · 3 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Exit the roundabout onto Cabarrus Avenue West
1.4 km · 2 min · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Turn right 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 Franklin 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.
Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
Merge slight left onto Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
25.3 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Concord?
The road trip is about 201.1 miles (323.7 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.3 miles from Franklin and 100.8 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.12 one way or $56.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall of Tryon
City of Saluda
Town of Lake Lure, Lake Operations Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbus.
Spartanburg
Greenville
Clemson
Gastonia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Concord. Straight-line distance: 158.67 mi (255.35 km).
#1 Franklin
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,121 |
| Coordinates | 35.1823200, -83.3815400 |
| Altitude | 646 |
| 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: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $28.12 | $56.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.45 | $62.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.92 | $67.85 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.93 | $79.86 |
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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