How far is Maine, NC from Denver, NC?

The driving distance from Maine, NC to Denver, NC is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
49.34 mi
01h 06m
Flight
38.75 mi
62.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.75 mi
Kilometers
62.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.34 mi
Kilometers
79.41 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denver
Wed, Apr 15, 1:54 AM EDT
Return by in Maine
Wed, Apr 15, 3:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-04-15T00:48
Arrive Denver
Wed, Apr 15, 1:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maine
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
Statesville
NC

City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States

From Maine
24.7 mi
00h 33m
To Denver
24.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Maine and Denver.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Denver.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 9 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2615 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Country Lane

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Yadkinville Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Yadkinville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1852 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    16.4 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North, I 77 South: Wytheville, Charlotte

    2158 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Charlotte

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 150: Mooresville, Lincolnton

    939 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 150 West: Lake Norman Airport, Lincolnton

    53 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto River Highway

    8 mi · 13 min · River Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Slanting Bridge Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Slanting Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Campground Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Campground Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    47 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maine and Denver.

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yadkinville Road
17.5 mi · 35%
I 77 South
15.5 mi · 31%
River Highway
8.01 mi · 16%
Slanting Bridge Road
2.57 mi · 5%
Campground Road
2.35 mi · 5%
Country Lane
2.26 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Yadkinville Road

Merge slight left

16.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
38.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Statesville
00h 33m from Maine
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Maine and Mostly Sunny near Denver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maine to Denver?

The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Maine and 24.7 miles from Denver.

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

The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maine and Mostly Sunny near Denver.

Stop Ideas Near Statesville

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

39 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

41 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

58 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

60 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Denver. Straight-line distance: 38.75 mi (62.36 km).

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#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Denver

#2 Denver

Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina

Population2,309
Coordinates35.5312500, -81.0298000
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Denver (-81.0298, 35.53125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.59 L · about $6.89
Round trip
$13.78
3.48 gal · 13.18 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.89 $13.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.71 $15.41
Premium $4.78 $8.31 $16.63
Diesel $5.62 $9.79 $19.57

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and Denver. The current time is 00:48:01.

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.