How far is Statesville, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Statesville, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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City in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Statesville and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Statesville and Charlotte.
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Start on South Center Street
15 m · 7 sec · South Center Street
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Turn right onto East Front Street
2322 ft · 59 sec · East Front Street
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Turn right onto Salisbury Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Road
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Take the ramp left
682 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
2.5 mi · 3 min · I-77 South
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Continue on I 77 South
2.1 mi · 2 min · I 77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South
2.3 mi · 3 min · I 77 South
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Continue on I-77 South
1990 ft · 26 sec · I-77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
4 mi · 5 min · I-77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
2.9 mi · 3 min · I-77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
2.9 mi · 4 min · I-77 South
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Take the exit slight right toward I 277, NC 16: Brookshire Freeway
797 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 277 South, NC 16 South: Brookshire Freeway East
2216 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right onto Brookshire Freeway
1.1 km · 1 min · Brookshire Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Eleventh Street, Church Street, Tryon Street
709 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on West 11th Street
140 m · 14 sec · West 11th Street
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Turn right onto North Tryon Street
3010 ft · 1 min · North Tryon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Statesville and Charlotte.
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.
Salisbury Road
Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Statesville and Partly Sunny near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Statesville to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Cornelius is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Statesville and 20.5 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.74 one way or $11.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Statesville and Partly Sunny near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Cornelius
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 Cornelius.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Statesville and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 38.46 mi (61.9 km).
#1 Statesville
City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 28,045 |
| Coordinates | 35.7826400, -80.8873000 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlotte
The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.
| Population | 900,350 |
| Coordinates | 35.2270900, -80.8431300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.74 | $11.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.15 | $16.31 |
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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