Origin
Boone, NC
Late night in Boone on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
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Trip from Boone, NC to Concord, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
113.6 mi
183 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boone, NC
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Concord, NC
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Trip Overview
Boone, NC to Concord, NC is 113.6 miles and takes about 2h 35m via I 77, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within North Carolina, making it a straightforward trip between two points in the Southeast region. Expect a drive that primarily uses major highways, offering a generally efficient journey. With a single recommended stop, this trip is well-suited for a single-day adventure, allowing ample time for travel and your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.8 miles from Boone, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 31.5 mi | 35m |
| US 221 | 28.8 mi | 40m |
| US 421 | 22.3 mi | 26m |
| Landis Highway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Charlotte Highway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| North Enochville Avenue | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| West C Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Dale Earnhardt Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 31.5 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boone, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on Edgewood Drive
41 ft
·
2 sec
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Edgewood Drive
2
Turn left onto Councill Street
136 ft
·
11 sec
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Councill Street
3
Turn left onto US 321; US 421; NC 194; US 421 Business
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West King Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on US 221; US 421
29 mi
·
40 min
·
US 221; US 421
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 421; NC 16
22 mi
·
26 min
·
US 421; NC 16
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 77 South: Statesville, Charlotte
7
Merge onto I 77
32 mi
·
35 min
·
I 77
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 42
Toward US 21, NC 115: Troutman
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto US 21; NC 115
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Charlotte Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on NC 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Statesville Highway
11
Turn left onto Mazeppa Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mazeppa Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Overhead Bridge Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Overhead Bridge Road
13
Turn left onto NC 150
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Oak Ridge Farm Highway
14
Continue on NC 150; NC 152
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Oakridge Farm Highway
15
Turn right onto NC 152
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Landis Highway
16
Turn right onto Deal Road
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
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Deal Road
17
Turn left onto North Enochville Avenue
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Enochville Avenue
18
Turn left onto West C Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West C Street
19
Turn right onto Dale Earnhardt Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Dale Earnhardt Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto US 29
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Cannon Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 29; US 601
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Concord Parkway North
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Turn straight onto Church Street North
2.2 mi
·
4 min
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Church Street North
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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Cabarrus Avenue West
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
409 ft
·
11 sec
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Spring Street Southwest
Use the left lane.
25
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of around 2 hours and 35 minutes, this trip offers great flexibility. You can depart anytime, but an early start will give you more flexibility at your destination. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point, though the longest stretch is 31.5 miles, so you won't be without services for too long. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach Concord, as the $18 fuel budget suggests a moderate consumption rate.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 56.8 miles from Boone, NC, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.8 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Boone, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Boone, NC
This is one driving day of about 113.6 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Boone, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 31.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.8 miles from Boone, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 113.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 321; US 421; NC 194; US 421 Business / West King Street
Turn left onto US 321; US 421; NC 194; US 421 Business / West King Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 77 South: Statesville, Charlotte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 77 South: Statesville, Charlotte
8
84.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
Take the exit toward US 21, NC 115: Troutman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 42
Toward US 21, NC 115: Troutman
6
113.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
|
Cabarrus Avenue West
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
113.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m in
|
Spring Street Southwest
Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.76 one way
$35.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $19.42 | $38.85 |
| premium | $4.70 | $21.02 | $42.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.08 | $50.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.93 | $5.45 |
| Efficient EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.94 | $4.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.90 | $7.27 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Concord, NC
Late night in Concord on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 35m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 73% of the route utilizing major roadways like I-77. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch of 31.5 miles on I-77, providing a consistent pace. While the majority of the trip is on faster roads, be prepared for transitions as you navigate between different highway segments. The character is largely one of efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways, emphasizing getting you to your destination promptly.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.5 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and US 221. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 321; US 421; NC 194; US 421 Business / West King Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 113.6 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 321; US 421; NC 194; US 421 Business / West King Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Boone, NC to Concord, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Charlotte along the way.
Charlotte
52.3 mi in
|
~1h 10m
About the Cities
Arriving in Concord, NC
Full guide →Concord is a city in North Carolina and fast-growing bedroom community of the major city of Charlotte. In 2020, the population was around 107,000, making it the second largest city of the Charlotte Metro.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 113.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.5 miles on I 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 321; US 421; NC 194; US 421 Business / West King Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Concord, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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