How far is Stokesdale, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Stokesdale, NC to Concord, NC is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
76.83 mi
01h 23m
Flight
66.42 mi
106.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.42 mi
Kilometers
106.9 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.83 mi
Kilometers
123.64 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sat, May 23, 11:39 PM EDT
Return by in Stokesdale
Sun, May 24, 1:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stokesdale
2026-05-23T22:16
Arrive Concord
Sat, May 23, 11:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stokesdale
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
Lexington
NC

City in and county seat of Davidson County, North Carolina, United States

From Stokesdale
38.3 mi
00h 41m
To Concord
38.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 68

    24 m · 8 sec · State Highway 68

  2. 2

    Turn left

    18.7 mi · 27 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South: Lexington

    733 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway

    21.7 mi · 25 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    24.9 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

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

    944 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Church Street North

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 38 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Gold Memorial Expressway
54.3 mi · 71%
Church Street North
2.24 mi · 3%
US 29 South
0.85 mi · 1%
Cabarrus Avenue West
0.19 mi
US 29
0.18 mi
US 52 South
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

John Gold Memorial Expressway

Continue straight

24.9 mi · 00h 27m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
66.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 41m from Stokesdale
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Stokesdale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stokesdale to Concord?

The road trip is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Stokesdale and 38.5 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.73 one way or $21.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Stokesdale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Lexington

Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Salisbury

25 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

High Point

27 mi away
100 West High St
BUS

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

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stokesdale and Concord. Straight-line distance: 66.42 mi (106.9 km).

Stokesdale

#1 Stokesdale

Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States

Population5,555
Coordinates36.2370800, -79.9794800
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: NC 68 (-79.97952, 36.237105)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.26 L · about $10.73
Round trip
$21.47
5.42 gal · 20.52 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.73 $21.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.00 $24.01
Premium $4.78 $12.95 $25.90
Diesel $5.62 $15.24 $30.48

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Stokesdale and Concord. The current time is 22:16:15.

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.