How far is King, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from King, NC to Concord, NC is about 73.9 miles (119 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (99 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.96 mi
01h 15m
Flight
61.51 mi
98.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.51 mi
Kilometers
98.99 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.96 mi
Kilometers
119.02 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Wed, Apr 22, 8:42 PM EDT
Return by in King
Wed, Apr 22, 9:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave King
2026-04-22T19:27
Arrive Concord
Wed, Apr 22, 8:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in King
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lexington
NC

City in and county seat of Davidson County, North Carolina, United States

From King
36.9 mi
00h 37m
To Concord
37 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between King and Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between King and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on John Gold Memorial Expressway

    35.6 mi · 41 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    24.9 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown

    944 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Church Street North

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between King and Concord.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Gold Memorial Expressway
68.4 mi · 93%
Church Street North
2.24 mi · 3%
North Main Street
1.59 mi · 2%
US 29 South
0.85 mi · 1%
Cabarrus Avenue West
0.19 mi
US 29
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

John Gold Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on John Gold Memorial Expressway

35.6 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 37m from King
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving King and Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from King to Concord?

The road trip is about 73.9 miles (119 km) and usually takes 01h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.9 miles from King and 37 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (99 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around King and Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Lexington

Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Salisbury

25 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

High Point

27 mi away
100 West High St
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

30 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between King and Concord. Straight-line distance: 61.51 mi (98.99 km).

King

#1 King

City in North Carolina

Population6,912
Coordinates36.2806900, -80.3592200
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-80.359242, 36.280706)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.88 L · about $10.34
Round trip
$20.68
5.22 gal · 19.76 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.34 $20.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.56 $23.12
Premium $4.78 $12.47 $24.94
Diesel $5.62 $14.68 $29.36

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between King and Concord. The current time is 19:27:16.

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.