How far is Thurmond, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Thurmond, NC to Concord, NC is about 92 miles (148 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.97 mi
01h 36m
Flight
68.95 mi
110.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.95 mi
Kilometers
110.97 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.97 mi
Kilometers
148.01 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Fri, Nov 6, 10:37 PM EST
Return by in Thurmond
Sat, Nov 7, 12:13 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thurmond
2026-11-06T21:01
Arrive Concord
Fri, Nov 6, 10:37 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thurmond
9:30 PM EST
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
Statesville
NC

City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States

From Thurmond
40.3 mi
00h 48m
To Concord
51.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Billings Lane

    20 m · 8 sec · Billings Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Thurmond Road

    1943 ft · 55 sec · Thurmond Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Center Church Road

    875 ft · 41 sec · North Center Church Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    44.3 mi · 50 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 21, NC 115: Troutman

    1005 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Charlotte Highway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Charlotte Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Statesville Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Statesville Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mazeppa Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mazeppa Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Overhead Bridge Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Overhead Bridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Oak Ridge Farm Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Farm Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Oakridge Farm Highway

    1449 ft · 30 sec · Oakridge Farm Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Landis Highway

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Landis Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Deal Road

    1 km · 57 sec · Deal Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Enochville Avenue

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North Enochville Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West C Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West C Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Dale Earnhardt Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Dale Earnhardt Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Cannon Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Cannon Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Concord Parkway North

    1.2 km · 1 min · Concord Parkway North

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Church Street North

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thurmond 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
23 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Center Church Road
44.4 mi · 48%
Landis Highway
5.3 mi · 6%
Charlotte Highway
4.22 mi · 5%
North Enochville Avenue
3.8 mi · 4%
West C Street
2.48 mi · 3%
Dale Earnhardt Boulevard
2.47 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Center Church Road

Keep slight left

44.3 mi · 00h 50m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
69 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Statesville
00h 48m from Thurmond
Leave By
3:18 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Thurmond 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 Thurmond to Concord?

The road trip is about 92 miles (148 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Thurmond and 51.6 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 69 miles (111 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.84 one way or $21.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Thurmond and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Statesville

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

39 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

41 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

58 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

60 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thurmond and Concord. Straight-line distance: 68.95 mi (110.97 km).

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#1 Thurmond

Thurmond is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.3665200, -80.9284100
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Billings Lane (-80.92839, 36.36652)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.28 L · about $10.84
Round trip
$21.68
6.48 gal · 24.56 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.35 $10.84 $21.68
Mid-grade $3.80 $12.30 $24.59
Premium $4.23 $13.70 $27.40
Diesel $5.49 $17.77 $35.54

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Thurmond and Concord. The current time is 21:01:22.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.