How far is Huntersville, NC from Statesville, NC?

The driving distance from Huntersville, NC to Statesville, NC is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.45 mi
00h 36m
Flight
25.82 mi
41.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.82 mi
Kilometers
41.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.45 mi
Kilometers
45.78 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Statesville
Sun, May 31, 12:07 AM EDT
Return by in Huntersville
Sun, May 31, 12:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntersville
2026-05-30T23:30
Arrive Statesville
Sun, May 31, 12:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Huntersville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Mooresville
NC

Town in Iredell County, North Carolina, USA

From Huntersville
14.2 mi
00h 18m
To Statesville
14.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Huntersville and Statesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntersville and Statesville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Old Statesville Road

    15 m · 7 sec · South Old Statesville Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gilead Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Gilead Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1811 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto I 77 North

    1.1 mi · 1 min · I 77 North

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North

    2 mi · 2 min · I 77 North

  6. 6

    Continue on I-77 North

    2.6 mi · 3 min · I-77 North

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North

    19.3 mi · 22 min · I-77 North

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70: G. Bagnal Boulevard

    1320 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Garner Bagnal Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Garner Bagnal Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Shelton Avenue

    1957 ft · 48 sec · Shelton Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Center Street

    1632 ft · 1 min · South Center Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntersville and Statesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-77 North
21.9 mi · 77%
I 77 North
3.13 mi · 11%
Garner Bagnal Boulevard
1.33 mi · 5%
Gilead Road
1.07 mi · 4%
Shelton Avenue
0.37 mi · 1%
South Center Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-77 North

Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North

19.3 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mooresville
00h 18m from Huntersville
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Huntersville and Mostly Sunny near Statesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntersville to Statesville?

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Mooresville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Huntersville and 14.2 miles from Statesville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.6 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Huntersville and Mostly Sunny near Statesville.

Stop Ideas Near Mooresville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mooresville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mooresville.

RAIL

Kannapolis

19 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

33 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Charlotte

38 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Gastonia

48 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntersville and Statesville. Straight-line distance: 25.82 mi (41.55 km).

Huntersville

#1 Huntersville

The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Population59,095
Coordinates35.4106900, -80.8428500
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Statesville

#2 Statesville

City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States

Population28,045
Coordinates35.7826400, -80.8873000
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntersville (-80.84285, 35.41069)
End: Statesville (-80.8873, 35.78264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.8 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.92
2 gal · 7.6 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.96 $7.92
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.43 $8.86
Premium $4.78 $4.78 $9.56
Diesel $5.62 $5.62 $11.25

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntersville and Statesville. The current time is 23:30:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.