How far is Hays, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Hays, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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 35m.
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 Hays and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hays and Charlotte.
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Start on Traphill Road
9 m · 1 sec · Traphill Road
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Continue on Rock Creek Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · Rock Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elkin Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Elkin Highway
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Turn right onto State Road 2327
1995 ft · 31 sec · State Road 2327
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Continue on Roaring River Road
1894 ft · 29 sec · Roaring River Road
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Continue on Red White & Blue Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Red White & Blue Road
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Take the ramp left
1914 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South: Statesville, Charlotte
2541 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
38.8 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight right
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
2.5 mi · 3 min · I-77 South
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Continue on I 77 South
2.1 mi · 2 min · I 77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South
2.3 mi · 3 min · I 77 South
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Continue on I-77 South
1990 ft · 26 sec · I-77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
4 mi · 5 min · I-77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
2.9 mi · 3 min · I-77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
2.9 mi · 4 min · I-77 South
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Take the exit slight right toward I 277, NC 16: Brookshire Freeway
797 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 277 South, NC 16 South: Brookshire Freeway East
2216 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right onto Brookshire Freeway
1.1 km · 1 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 Hays and Charlotte.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 77 South
Merge slight left
38.8 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 Hays and Clear near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hays to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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 43.6 miles from Hays and 49.2 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hays and Clear near Charlotte.
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 Hays and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 72.3 mi (116.35 km).
#1 Hays
Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,851 |
| Coordinates | 36.2498500, -81.1156400 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| 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: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.95 | $25.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.48 | $28.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.62 | $31.25 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.39 | $36.78 |
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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