How far is Kannapolis, NC from Mount Pleasant, SC?
The driving distance from Kannapolis, NC to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 237.6 miles (382.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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 04h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kannapolis and Mount Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kannapolis and Mount Pleasant.
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Start on Cadillac Street
707 ft · 36 sec · Cadillac Street
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Turn left onto Ford Street
134 m · 23 sec · Ford Street
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Turn right onto Dale Earnhardt Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Dale Earnhardt Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Cannon Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Cannon Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
2780 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77, US 21: Statesville, Columbia
2079 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South, US 21 South: Columbia
914 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto I-77 South
4.2 mi · 6 min · I-77 South
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Continue on Bill Lee Freeway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Bill Lee Freeway
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Continue on General Paul R Younts Expressway
6 mi · 8 min · General Paul R Younts Expressway
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Continue on B. Bayles Mack Highway
47.7 mi · 54 min · B. Bayles Mack Highway
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Continue straight
24.5 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Charles F Bolden Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway
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Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway
12.3 mi · 14 min · William Earle Berne Beltway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
94.6 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan
1865 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan
952 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Remount Road
1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road
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Turn right onto Rivers Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1890 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
11.9 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard
72 m · 13 sec · Coleman Boulevard
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Turn left
23 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kannapolis and Mount Pleasant.
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 26 East
Merge slight right
94.6 mi · 01h 43m
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.
Sunny leaving Kannapolis and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kannapolis to Mount Pleasant?
The road trip is about 237.6 miles (382.4 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Forest Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.9 miles from Kannapolis and 118.7 miles from Mount Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 7:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.19 one way or $66.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kannapolis and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Acres
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 Forest Acres.
Columbia
Camden
Denmark
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kannapolis and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 191.08 mi (307.52 km).
#1 Kannapolis
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
| Population | 52,007 |
| Coordinates | 35.4873600, -80.6217300 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Pleasant
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
| Population | 92,799 |
| Coordinates | 32.7940700, -79.8625900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Pleasant (-79.86259, 32.79407)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 382 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $33.19 | $66.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.12 | $74.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.04 | $80.08 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $47.13 | $94.26 |
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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