Origin
Charlotte, NC
Late night in Charlotte on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charlotte, NC to Statesville, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
41.3 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charlotte, NC
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Statesville, NC
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 41.3-mile drive from Charlotte, NC, to Statesville, NC, will take you about 51 minutes. Primarily on I-77 North, this route is perfect for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. With a budget-friendly fuel cost estimate of $6, it's an economical journey. The drive is almost entirely highway, making it a quick and efficient way to travel between these two locations within the Southeast region of North Carolina. Expect a direct and uncomplicated travel experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-77 North | 31.6 mi | 37m |
| I 77 North | 6 mi | 7m |
| Garner Bagnal Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Trade Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Shelton Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Center Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West 4th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Mint Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I-77 North
— 31.6 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte, NC and Statesville, NC.
1
Start on South Tryon Street
410 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Tryon Street
2
Turn right onto West 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 4th Street
3
Turn right onto South Mint Street
459 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Mint Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto West Trade Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Trade Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
6
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
Toward I 77 North, US 21 North
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 77; US 21
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I-77 North
Use the slight left lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77; US 21
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I-77 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77; US 21
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I-77 North
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I-77 North
11
Continue on I 77
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 77 North
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 77 North
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 77 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 77
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I-77 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77; US 21
19 mi
·
22 min
·
I-77 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 49A
Toward US 70: G. Bagnal Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
170 ft
·
10 sec
18
Turn left onto US 70
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Garner Bagnal Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto US 21; NC 115
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Shelton Avenue
20
Continue on US 21; NC 115
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Center Street
21
Arrive at destination
US 21; NC 115
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Charlotte, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 39 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Mint Street
Turn right onto South Mint Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 77; US 21 / I-77 North
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77; US 21 / I-77 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
15.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 77 / I 77 North
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77 / I 77 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
19.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 77; US 21 / I-77 North
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77; US 21 / I-77 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
39 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward US 70: G. Bagnal Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 49A
Toward US 70: G. Bagnal Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.46 one way
$12.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.06 | $14.12 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.64 | $15.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.78 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Statesville, NC
Late night in Statesville on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m 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?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 91% of the journey on interstates. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 31.6 miles on I-77 North, offering a consistent cruising experience. The road is characterized by its efficiency, allowing for steady progress without many deviations. While predominantly interstate, the final segment may incorporate local roads like Garner Bagnal Boulevard as you approach your destination, offering a slight shift in driving environment.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.6 mi on I-77 North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I-77 North and I 77 North. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near South Mint Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 41.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (South Mint Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 77; US 21 / I-77 North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (I 77 / I 77 North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Charlotte, NC
Full guide →Charlotte is an ambitious and rapidly growing city in the southern part of the Piedmont of North Carolina. It is also developing its fledgling tourist industry; its central core is one of the most visitor-friendly districts in the Carolinas. Charlotte's most popular attractions include the Carolina Panthers (NFL), the Charlotte Hornets (NBA), the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the Charlotte Ballet, Children's Theatre of Charlotte, Mint Museum, Harvey B. Gantt Center, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, the Billy Graham Library, Levine Museum of the New South, Charlotte Museum of History, Carowinds amusement park, and the U.S. National Whitewater Center.
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 51m. Total distance: 41.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.6 miles on I-77 North. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Statesville, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (South Mint Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 77; US 21 / I-77 North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (I 77 / I 77 North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Statesville, 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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