How far is Killian Crossroads, NC from Hickory, NC?
The driving distance from Killian Crossroads, NC to Hickory, NC is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Killian Crossroads and Hickory.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killian Crossroads and Hickory.
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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
1.4 km · 2 min · Bethany Church Road
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Turn left onto Mount Olive Church Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mount Olive Church Road
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Continue on Mt Olive Church Road
1 km · 1 min · Mt Olive Church Road
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Conover Boulevard East
4.2 mi · 7 min · Conover Boulevard East
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Continue on Tate Boulevard
3.6 mi · 5 min · Tate Boulevard
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Continue on 1st Avenue Southeast
1.5 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto 3rd Street Southwest
106 m · 15 sec · 3rd Street Southwest
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Continue on 3rd Street Northwest
127 m · 21 sec · 3rd Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Trade Alley
103 m · 30 sec · Trade Alley
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Turn left
47 m · 11 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 Hickory.
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
Turn right
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 Sunny near Hickory.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Killian Crossroads to Hickory?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 11.3 miles from Killian Crossroads and 13.3 miles from Hickory.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Killian Crossroads and Sunny near Hickory.
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 Hickory. Straight-line distance: 19.69 mi (31.68 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 Hickory
The second-largest city in Catawba County, North Carolina.
| Population | 41,473 |
| Coordinates | 35.7331900, -81.3412000 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1st Avenue Northwest (-81.341199, 35.733382)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.45 | $6.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.89 | $9.79 |
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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