How far is Newton, NC from Killian Crossroads, NC?

The driving distance from Newton, NC to Killian Crossroads, NC is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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
12.71 mi
00h 21m
Flight
11.71 mi
18.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.71 mi
Kilometers
18.85 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.71 mi
Kilometers
20.46 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killian Crossroads
Wed, Apr 15, 7:13 AM EDT
Return by in Newton
Wed, Apr 15, 7:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-15T06:52
Arrive Killian Crossroads
Wed, Apr 15, 7:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newton
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
Maiden
NC

Town in North Carolina, USA

From Newton
6.3 mi
00h 10m
To Killian Crossroads
6.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and Killian Crossroads.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Killian Crossroads.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Avenue

    2629 ft · 2 min · North Main Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East A Street

    598 ft · 19 sec · East A Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Brady Avenue

    967 ft · 31 sec · South Brady Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East D Street

    10.3 mi · 15 min · East D Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    42 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right

    22 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton and Killian Crossroads.

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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East D Street
11.9 mi · 93%
North Main Avenue
0.5 mi · 4%
South Brady Avenue
0.18 mi · 1%
East A Street
0.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East D Street

Turn left onto East D Street

10.3 mi · 00h 15m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maiden
00h 10m from Newton
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Newton and Mostly Sunny near Killian Crossroads.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newton to Killian Crossroads?

The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Maiden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Newton and 6.3 miles from Killian Crossroads.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Newton and Mostly Sunny near Killian Crossroads.

Stop Ideas Near Maiden

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

34 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

51 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

54 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

69 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Killian Crossroads. Straight-line distance: 11.71 mi (18.85 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States

Population13,224
Coordinates35.6698600, -81.2214700
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
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#2 Killian Crossroads

Killian Crossroads is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.5587500, -81.0639700
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-81.22147, 35.66986)
End: Killian Crossroads (-81.06397, 35.55875)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.7 L · about $1.78
Round trip
$3.56
0.9 gal · 3.4 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.78 $3.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.99 $3.99
Premium $4.78 $2.15 $4.30
Diesel $5.62 $2.53 $5.06

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 Newton and Killian Crossroads. The current time is 06:52:02.

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.