How far is Kannapolis, NC from Huntersville, NC?

The driving distance from Kannapolis, NC to Huntersville, NC is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
22.46 mi
00h 26m
Flight
13.53 mi
21.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.53 mi
Kilometers
21.77 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.46 mi
Kilometers
36.14 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntersville
Thu, May 7, 12:19 AM EDT
Return by in Kannapolis
Thu, May 7, 12:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kannapolis
2026-05-06T23:52
Arrive Huntersville
Thu, May 7, 12:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kannapolis
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
Enochville
NC

Township in Rowan County, North Carolina

From Kannapolis
9.2 mi
00h 13m
To Huntersville
13.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 11:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 11:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cadillac Street

    707 ft · 36 sec · Cadillac Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ford Street

    134 m · 23 sec · Ford Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dale Earnhardt Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Dale Earnhardt Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Cannon Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Cannon Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2780 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 73: Davidson Highway, Huntersville

    1547 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Davidson Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Davidson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Sam Furr Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Sam Furr Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ramah Church Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Ramah Church Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ramah Church Road

    41 m · 3 sec · Ramah Church Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Ramah Church Road

    3171 ft · 1 min · Ramah Church Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Old Statesville Road

    860 ft · 16 sec · North Old Statesville Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on North Old Statesville Road

    2880 ft · 55 sec · North Old Statesville Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Old Statesville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Davidson Highway
6 mi · 27%
South Cannon Boulevard
4.64 mi · 21%
Ramah Church Road
3.71 mi · 17%
Sam Furr Road
1.9 mi · 8%
Dale Earnhardt Boulevard
0.93 mi · 4%
North Old Statesville Road
0.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Davidson Highway

Continue on Davidson Highway

6 mi · 00h 09m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Enochville
00h 13m from Kannapolis
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kannapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Enochville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Kannapolis and 13.2 miles from Huntersville.

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

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kannapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntersville.

Stop Ideas Near Enochville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Enochville, 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 Enochville.

RAIL

Kannapolis

5 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

25 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Charlotte

35 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Lexington

50 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kannapolis and Huntersville. Straight-line distance: 13.53 mi (21.77 km).

Kannapolis

#1 Kannapolis

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population52,007
Coordinates35.4873600, -80.6217300
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Huntersville

#2 Huntersville

The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Population59,095
Coordinates35.4106900, -80.8428500
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Cadillac Street (-80.6217, 35.487306)
End: South Old Statesville Road (-80.842921, 35.410679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
3 L · about $3.13
Round trip
$6.26
1.58 gal · 6 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.13 $6.26
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.50 $7.00
Premium $4.78 $3.77 $7.55
Diesel $5.62 $4.44 $8.89

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Kannapolis and Huntersville. The current time is 23:52:33.

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.