Origin
Chadbourn, NC
Late night in Chadbourn on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chadbourn, NC to Concord, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 1m
Distance
144.5 mi
233 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 50m
★
6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chadbourn, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Concord, NC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 144.5-mile drive from Chadbourn, NC, to Concord, NC, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours to complete. You'll navigate primarily on Andrew Jackson Highway and American Indian Highway, with a portion on NC 742, experiencing a mixed drive profile. With a fuel cost estimated at $23 and only one recommended stop, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Southeast region. It's an ideal option if you're looking for an efficient, relatively short road trip without the need for an overnight stay.
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
72.3 miles from Chadbourn, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 41.1 mi | 48m |
| American Indian Highway | 33.6 mi | 36m |
| NC 742 | 24.9 mi | 35m |
| G R Kindley Freeway | 14.4 mi | 15m |
| US 601 | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| NC 24 | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| East Caswell Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Branchview Drive Southeast | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Andrew Jackson Highway
— 41.1 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chadbourn, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on West Railroad Avenue
149 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Railroad Avenue
2
Turn left onto NC 410
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Brown Street
3
Continue on US 74 Business; US 76 Business; NC 130; NC 410
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Joe Brown Highway North
4
Take the ramp onto US 74 Business; NC 130
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 74 Business; NC 130
5
Merge onto US 74; NC 130
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
6
Continue on US 74; NC 130
34 mi
·
36 min
·
American Indian Highway
7
Continue on US 74
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74
14 mi
·
15 min
·
G R Kindley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Exit 306B
Toward US 74 West: Monroe
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 74
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Caswell Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salisbury Street
12
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
13
Turn right onto US 52; NC 742
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 52; NC 742
14
Continue on NC 742
25 mi
·
35 min
·
NC 742
15
Continue on NC 205
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NC 205
16
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
NC 24; NC 27
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto US 601
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US 601
18
Take the exit onto Union Street South
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Union Street South
19
Continue on NC 3
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Branchview Drive Southeast
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto NC 73
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Corban Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Corban Avenue Southeast
22
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
23
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration and 144.5-mile distance, this trip is best tackled in a single day, and you'll have flexibility with your departure time. Aim to leave in the morning to make the most of your day in Concord. The estimated fuel cost is $23, so ensure your tank is full before departing Chadbourn. With only one recommended stop, plan it strategically to break up the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 41.1-mile stretch on Andrew Jackson Highway, as services might be less frequent.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.3 miles from Chadbourn, NC, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.1 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 32 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.3 miles or 1h 21m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Chadbourn, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Chadbourn, NC
This is one driving day of about 144.5 miles and 3h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Chadbourn, 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 Andrew Jackson Highway for about 41.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.3 miles from Chadbourn, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 144.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 410 / South Brown Street
Turn left onto NC 410 / South Brown Street
Navigation decision point
6
66.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
80.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
|
US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway toward US 74 West: Monroe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 306B
Toward US 74 West: Monroe
5
143.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 59m in
|
NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
144.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 1m in
|
Spring Street Southwest
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.60 one way
$45.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $24.71 | $49.41 |
| premium | $4.70 | $26.74 | $53.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.90 | $63.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.17 | $6.94 |
| Efficient EV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.64 | $5.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.8 | 0 | $20.23 | $9.25 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 1m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is a mix, with 41% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster travel interspersed with more local road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 41.1 miles on Andrew Jackson Highway, offering a good period of consistent driving. As you progress, expect the road conditions to shift, providing a varied driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate crawl. This blended profile means you'll get a taste of different driving environments on your way to Concord.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.1 mi on Andrew Jackson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NC 410 / South Brown Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 144.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 (NC 410 / South Brown Street): Navigation decision point; at 66.1 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 80.6 miles (US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 3h 1m. Total distance: 144.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.1 miles on Andrew Jackson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Concord, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NC 410 / South Brown Street): Navigation decision point; at 66.1 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 80.6 miles (US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Concord, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Concord, NC
More trips to Concord, NC
Explore more options from Chadbourn, NC or browse trips ending in Concord, NC.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NC road trips.