How far is Tryon, NC from Davidson, NC?
The driving distance from Tryon, NC to Davidson, NC is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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Halfway Point
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City in North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tryon and Davidson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tryon and Davidson.
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Start on Tryon School Road
21 m · 4 sec · Tryon School Road
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Turn left onto Tryon Courthouse Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Tryon Courthouse Road
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Continue on North 14th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North 14th Street
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Turn left onto West Virginia Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · West Virginia Avenue
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
660 ft · 19 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn left onto East Alabama Avenue
1407 ft · 28 sec · East Alabama Avenue
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Continue on Athenia Place
1385 ft · 28 sec · Athenia Place
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Continue on Edgewood Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Edgewood Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 85 North: Charlotte
1165 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
14.4 mi · 17 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
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Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge
2.2 mi · 3 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 485: Pineville, Huntersville
2662 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 485 Inner North: Statesville, Huntersville
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Craig Lawing Freeway
10.6 mi · 11 min · Craig Lawing Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Charlotte, Statesville
1887 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Statesville
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I-77 North
1109 ft · 15 sec · I-77 North
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Continue on I 77 North
1.4 mi · 2 min · I 77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North
2.7 mi · 3 min · I 77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North
2 mi · 2 min · I 77 North
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Continue on I-77 North
2.6 mi · 3 min · I-77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North
2707 ft · 36 sec · I-77 North
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Take the exit slight right toward Griffith Street, Davidson
557 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Griffith Street East, Davidson, Davidson College
613 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Griffith Street
71 m · 9 sec · Griffith Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Griffith Street
31 m · 4 sec · Griffith Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Griffith Street
693 ft · 25 sec · Griffith Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Griffith Street
37 m · 5 sec · Griffith Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Griffith Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Griffith Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
867 ft · 33 sec · Jackson Street
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Continue on Glasgow Street
119 m · 20 sec · Glasgow Street
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Turn left onto Patterson Court Circle
1985 ft · 1 min · Patterson Court Circle
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
1069 ft · 49 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn right
77 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tryon and Davidson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
14.4 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Tryon and Sunny near Davidson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tryon to Davidson?
The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Tryon and 25.2 miles from Davidson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 4:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Tryon and Sunny near Davidson.
Stop Ideas Near Belmont
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 Belmont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tryon and Davidson. Straight-line distance: 29.42 mi (47.34 km).
#1 Tryon
Tryon is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3398600, -81.3220300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Davidson
Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 13,203 |
| Coordinates | 35.5023300, -80.8391200 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-80.83888, 35.502383)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $3.32 | $5.80 | $11.61 |
| Mid-grade | $3.77 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
| Premium | $4.20 | $7.36 | $14.71 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $9.56 | $19.13 |
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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