How far is Indian Trail, NC from Jaars, NC?
The driving distance from Indian Trail, NC to Jaars, NC is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Trail and Jaars.
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Start on the route
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
8 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto South Indian Trail Road
1.3 km · 1 min · South Indian Trail Road
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Continue on Waxhaw Indian Trail Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Waxhaw Indian Trail Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Traffic Circle
32 m · 2 sec · Waxhaw Indian Trail Road
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Exit the rotary onto Waxhaw Indian Trail Road
1720 ft · 36 sec · Waxhaw Indian Trail Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Waxhaw Indian Trail Road
38 m · 3 sec · Waxhaw Indian Trail Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Waxhaw Indian Trail Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Waxhaw Indian Trail Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Waxhaw Indian Trail Road South
39 m · 3 sec · Waxhaw Indian Trail Road South
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Exit the roundabout onto Waxhaw Indian Trail Road South
4.4 mi · 8 min · Waxhaw Indian Trail Road South
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Continue on Howie Mine Road
1 km · 1 min · Howie Mine Road
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Turn left onto North Broome Street
130 m · 19 sec · North Broome Street
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Turn left onto East South Main Street
1993 ft · 35 sec · East South Main Street
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Turn right onto Old Providence Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Providence Road
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Turn right onto Providence Road South
1865 ft · 51 sec · Providence Road South
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Turn right onto Davis Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Davis Road
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Turn right onto Jaars Road
1594 ft · 1 min · Jaars Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jaars Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indian Trail and Jaars.
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.
Waxhaw Indian Trail Road South
Exit the roundabout onto Waxhaw Indian Trail Road South
4.43 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Indian Trail and Sunny near Jaars.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indian Trail to Jaars?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Mineral Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Indian Trail and 8.9 miles from Jaars.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.50 one way or $4.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indian Trail and Sunny near Jaars.
Stop Ideas Near Mineral Springs
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 Mineral Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indian Trail and Jaars. Straight-line distance: 15.35 mi (24.7 km).
#1 Indian Trail
A town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
| Population | 41,040 |
| Coordinates | 35.0768100, -80.6692400 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jaars
Township in Union County, North Carolina
| Population | 597 |
| Coordinates | 34.8637600, -80.7459000 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jaars (-80.7459, 34.86376)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
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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