How far is Lexington, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Lexington, NC to Concord, NC is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
39.1 mi
00h 42m
Flight
34.09 mi
54.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.09 mi
Kilometers
54.87 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.1 mi
Kilometers
62.93 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sun, May 31, 5:20 AM EDT
Return by in Lexington
Sun, May 31, 6:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-05-31T04:37
Arrive Concord
Sun, May 31, 5:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lexington
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
Salisbury
NC

City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States

From Lexington
19.5 mi
00h 21m
To Concord
19.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1872 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 5th Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    571 ft · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    24.9 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

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

    944 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Church Street North

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 38 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 5th Avenue
35.1 mi · 90%
Church Street North
2.24 mi · 6%
US 29 South
0.85 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.35 mi · 1%
Cabarrus Avenue West
0.19 mi
US 29
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

West 5th Avenue

Continue straight

24.9 mi · 00h 27m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salisbury
00h 21m from Lexington
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lexington and Mostly Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Salisbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Lexington and 19.6 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lexington and Mostly Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Salisbury

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

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

RAIL

Salisbury

2 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Kannapolis

23 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Lexington

26 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

51 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Concord. Straight-line distance: 34.09 mi (54.87 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

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

Population19,141
Coordinates35.8240300, -80.2533800
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-80.253346, 35.824005)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.22 L · about $5.47
Round trip
$10.93
2.76 gal · 10.44 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.47 $10.93
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.11 $12.22
Premium $4.78 $6.59 $13.19
Diesel $5.62 $7.76 $15.52

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington and Concord. The current time is 04:37:33.

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.