How far is Oxford, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Oxford, NC to Concord, NC is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
151.76 mi
02h 17m
Flight
127.7 mi
205.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.7 mi
Kilometers
205.52 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.76 mi
Kilometers
244.24 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sat, Apr 18, 7:47 PM EDT
Return by in Oxford
Sat, Apr 18, 10:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-18T17:30
Arrive Concord
Sat, Apr 18, 7:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
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
McLeansville
NC

Township in Guilford County, North Carolina

From Oxford
74.9 mi
01h 08m
To Concord
76.8 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
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 Oxford and Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hillsboro Street

    1263 ft · 28 sec · Hillsboro Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lewis Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lewis Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2999 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1679 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  10. 10

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

    944 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Church Street North

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 38 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lewis Street
80.6 mi · 53%
I 85 Business South
65.6 mi · 43%
Church Street North
2.24 mi · 1%
US 29 South
0.85 mi · 1%
Hillsboro Street
0.24 mi
Cabarrus Avenue West
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

I 85 Business South

Keep slight left

60.2 mi · 01h 05m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
127.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLeansville
01h 08m from Oxford
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oxford 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 Oxford to Concord?

The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

McLeansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Oxford and 76.8 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McLeansville

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

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

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

16 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Burlington

20 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

High Point

35 mi away
100 West High St
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

51 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Concord. Straight-line distance: 127.7 mi (205.52 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in North Carolina, United States

Population8,905
Coordinates36.3107000, -78.5908300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillsboro Street (-78.59086, 36.310741)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.27 L · about $21.19
Round trip
$42.38
10.7 gal · 40.54 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.19 $42.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.70 $47.39
Premium $4.78 $25.56 $51.12
Diesel $5.62 $30.09 $60.18

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Concord. The current time is 17:30:04.

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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.