How far is Saint Stephens, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Saint Stephens, NC to Concord, NC is about 68 miles (109.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
67.98 mi
01h 25m
Flight
45.98 mi
73.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.98 mi
Kilometers
73.99 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.98 mi
Kilometers
109.41 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Stephens
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Stephens
2026-04-23T01:18
Arrive Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Stephens
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
Lowesville
NC

Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina

From Saint Stephens
28.6 mi
00h 42m
To Concord
39.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Stephens and Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Stephens and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on Kool Park Mhp

    76 m · 13 sec · Kool Park Mhp

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kool Park Road Northeast

    1290 ft · 29 sec · Kool Park Road Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Springs Road Northeast

    1190 ft · 31 sec · Springs Road Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Section House Road Northeast

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Section House Road Northeast

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 1st Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West 1st Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Conover Boulevard East

    2967 ft · 1 min · Conover Boulevard East

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Thornburg Drive Southeast

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Thornburg Drive Southeast

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Mt Olive Church Road

    1 km · 1 min · Mt Olive Church Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Mount Olive Church Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mount Olive Church Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bethany Church Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Bethany Church Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto NC 16

    17.3 mi · 23 min · NC 16

  12. 12

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

    1554 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 33 min

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward I 85 North: Salisbury

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

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

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

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

    762 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North

    3097 ft · 48 sec · Concord Parkway North

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Church Street North

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NC 16
17.3 mi · 25%
Section House Road Northeast
3.32 mi · 5%
Thornburg Drive Southeast
2.38 mi · 4%
I 85 North
2.37 mi · 3%
West 1st Street
2.36 mi · 3%
Church Street North
2.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

21.6 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowesville
00h 42m from Saint Stephens
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Stephens and Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Stephens to Concord?

The road trip is about 68 miles (109.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Lowesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Saint Stephens and 39.4 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Stephens and Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Lowesville

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

22 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

26 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

36 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

58 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Stephens and Concord. Straight-line distance: 45.98 mi (73.99 km).

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#1 Saint Stephens

Town in Alabama, USA

Population8,759
Coordinates35.7645800, -81.2731400
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Kool Park Mhp (-81.272404, 35.766079)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.08 L · about $9.51
Round trip
$19.01
4.8 gal · 18.16 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.51 $19.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.63 $21.26
Premium $4.78 $11.47 $22.93
Diesel $5.62 $13.50 $27.00

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Stephens and Concord. The current time is 01:18:09.

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.