How far is Mount Pleasant, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, NC to Concord, NC is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
126.85 mi
02h 34m
Flight
88.95 mi
143.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.95 mi
Kilometers
143.15 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.85 mi
Kilometers
204.14 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 12:47 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Sun, Apr 19, 3:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-18T22:12
Arrive Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 12:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
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
Brookford
NC

Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Mount Pleasant
58.2 mi
01h 17m
To Concord
68.7 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Pleasant Road

    29 m · 3 sec · Mount Pleasant Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Spanish Oak Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Spanish Oak Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Millers Gap Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Millers Gap Highway

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Jonas Ridge Highway

    29.1 mi · 47 min · Jonas Ridge Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North College Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Sterling Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Sterling Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 40: Hickory

    1017 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Old US 70

    873 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Conover Boulevard East

    2967 ft · 1 min · Conover Boulevard East

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Thornburg Drive Southeast

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Thornburg Drive Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mt Olive Church Road

    1 km · 1 min · Mt Olive Church Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Mount Olive Church Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mount Olive Church Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bethany Church Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Bethany Church Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto NC 16

    17.3 mi · 23 min · NC 16

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville

    1554 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 33 min

  20. 20

    Take the ramp straight toward I 85 North: Salisbury

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

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

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

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

    762 ft · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North

    3097 ft · 48 sec · Concord Parkway North

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Church Street North

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jonas Ridge Highway
29.1 mi · 23%
I 40
25.1 mi · 20%
NC 16
17.3 mi · 14%
Spanish Oak Road
2.58 mi · 2%
Millers Gap Highway
2.54 mi · 2%
Thornburg Drive Southeast
2.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jonas Ridge Highway

Turn right onto Jonas Ridge Highway

29.1 mi · 00h 47m

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
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
89 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookford
01h 17m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant to Concord?

The road trip is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Brookford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Mount Pleasant and 68.7 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 89 miles (143.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.75 one way or $35.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Pleasant and Mostly Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Brookford

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

51 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Kannapolis

69 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Charlotte

70 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Salisbury

80 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Concord. Straight-line distance: 88.95 mi (143.15 km).

Mount Pleasant

#1 Mount Pleasant

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population2,226
Coordinates36.0520700, -81.9553900
Altitude1171
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Pleasant Road (-81.955277, 36.052025)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.94 L · about $17.75
Round trip
$35.49
8.96 gal · 33.88 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.75 $35.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.84 $39.68
Premium $4.78 $21.41 $42.81
Diesel $5.62 $25.20 $50.39

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Pleasant and Concord. The current time is 22:12:40.

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.