How far is Killian Crossroads, NC from Claremont, NC?
The driving distance from Killian Crossroads, NC to Claremont, NC is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killian Crossroads and Claremont.
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Start on the route
47 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
23 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Bethany Church Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Bethany Church Road
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Continue on South Depot Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Depot Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
115 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right
57 m · 14 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 Killian Crossroads and Claremont.
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.
Longest stretch
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6.81 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Killian Crossroads and Mostly Sunny near Claremont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Killian Crossroads to Claremont?
The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Killian Crossroads and 10.3 miles from Claremont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Killian Crossroads and Mostly Sunny near Claremont.
Stop Ideas Near Newton
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 Newton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Killian Crossroads and Claremont. Straight-line distance: 11.71 mi (18.85 km).
#1 Killian Crossroads
Killian Crossroads is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.5587500, -81.0639700 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Claremont
City in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,414 |
| Coordinates | 35.7145800, -81.1461900 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.145712, 35.714854)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 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 | $2.46 | $4.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
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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