How far is Morganton, NC from Mooresville, NC?
The driving distance from Morganton, NC to Mooresville, NC is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (81 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morganton and Mooresville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morganton and Mooresville.
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Start on the route
31 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto East Concord Street
619 ft · 25 sec · East Concord Street
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Turn left onto South Sterling Street
938 ft · 43 sec · South Sterling Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Sterling Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Sterling Street
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Turn left onto I 40: Hickory
1017 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
38.5 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Mountain Road
1038 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Old Mountain Road
7.3 mi · 13 min · Old Mountain Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
3.7 mi · 7 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Charlotte Highway
4.1 mi · 7 min · Charlotte Highway
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Continue on Statesville Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Statesville Highway
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Turn right onto East Plaza Drive
2423 ft · 52 sec · East Plaza Drive
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Turn left onto West Iredell Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · West Iredell Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
18 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right
31 m · 7 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 Morganton and Mooresville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40
Merge slight left
38.5 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Morganton and Sunny near Mooresville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morganton to Mooresville?
The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Conover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Morganton and 29.9 miles from Mooresville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.3 miles (81 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.92 one way or $15.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morganton and Sunny near Mooresville.
Stop Ideas Near Conover
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 Conover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morganton and Mooresville. Straight-line distance: 50.34 mi (81.02 km).
#1 Morganton
City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 16,625 |
| Coordinates | 35.7454100, -81.6848200 |
| Altitude | 352 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mooresville
Town in Iredell County, North Carolina, USA
| Population | 39,962 |
| Coordinates | 35.5848600, -80.8100700 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mooresville (-80.81007, 35.58486)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $3.75 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $8.93 | $17.85 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $12.07 | $24.13 |
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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