How far is Richlands, NC from Concord, NC?
The driving distance from Richlands, NC to Concord, NC is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richlands and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richlands and Concord.
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Start on Byrd Creek Road
1.9 mi · 7 min · Byrd Creek Road
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Turn right onto Pigeon Roost Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pigeon Roost Road
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South NC Highway 226
6.5 mi · 9 min · South NC Highway 226
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Altapass Highway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Altapass Highway
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Turn left onto Peppers Creek Road
705 ft · 24 sec · Peppers Creek Road
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Continue on Peppers Creek Road
4.4 mi · 9 min · Peppers Creek Road
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Turn right
15.3 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit left
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
43.7 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Old US 70
873 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street
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Turn straight onto Conover Boulevard East
2967 ft · 1 min · Conover Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Thornburg Drive Southeast
2.4 mi · 4 min · Thornburg Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Mt Olive Church Road
1 km · 1 min · Mt Olive Church Road
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Continue on Mount Olive Church Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mount Olive Church Road
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Turn right onto Bethany Church Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Bethany Church Road
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Turn left onto NC 16
17.3 mi · 23 min · NC 16
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville
1554 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right
21.6 mi · 33 min
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Take the ramp straight toward I 85 North: Salisbury
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord, Downtown
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord, Downtown
762 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North
3097 ft · 48 sec · Concord Parkway North
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Turn straight onto Church Street North
2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North
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Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
995 ft · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richlands and Concord.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Peppers Creek Road
Merge slight left
43.7 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Clear leaving Richlands and Sunny near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richlands to Concord?
The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Valdese is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Richlands and 78.9 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM 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 Clear around Richlands and Sunny near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Valdese
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 Valdese.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richlands and Concord. Straight-line distance: 107.85 mi (173.57 km).
#1 Richlands
Town in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 1,718 |
| Coordinates | 36.0865000, -82.3143000 |
| Altitude | 1056 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Concord
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
| Population | 98,500 |
| Coordinates | 35.4088800, -80.5815800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $3.96 | $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.
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