Origin
Concord, NC
Late night in Concord on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NC to Dallas, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
44.4 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, NC
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Dallas, NC
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Trip Overview
Concord, NC to Dallas, NC is 44.4 miles and takes about 59m via Craig Lawing Freeway, I 85, and H Allen Tate Jr Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within North Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on major roadways, making it a convenient option for a quick relocation or a connection between these two areas. You'll find it's a practical route with minimal fuss, perfect if you're looking to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Lawing Freeway | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| I 85 | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| H Allen Tate Jr Highway | 7.9 mi | 8m |
| Concord Parkway South | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| North New Hope Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Cabarrus Avenue West | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Lower Dallas Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Tryon Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Craig Lawing Freeway
— 10.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Dallas, NC.
1
Start on Spring Street Southwest
409 ft
·
20 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
2
Turn left onto Cabarrus Avenue West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
Use the left lane.
3
Enter roundabout onto Cabarrus Avenue West
84 ft
·
1 sec
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
4
Continue on Cabarrus Avenue West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto US 29
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Concord Parkway South
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 29
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Tryon Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 485 Outer North
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 485
0.5 mi
·
29 sec
·
Governor James G Martin Freeway
9
Continue on I 485
7.9 mi
·
8 min
·
H Allen Tate Jr Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 485
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Craig Lawing Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 9-10
Toward I 85, US 29, US 74: Greensboro, Spartanburg, Wilkinson Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 10B
Toward I 85 South: Gastonia, Spartanburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 85
9.7 mi
·
12 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 20
Toward NC 279: Dallas, New Hope Road
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto NC 279
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North New Hope Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Continue on NC 279
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lower Dallas Highway
17
Continue on NC 279
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Trade Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
NC 275; NC 279
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Concord, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 39.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cabarrus Avenue West
Turn left onto Cabarrus Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
9.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 485 Outer North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 485 Outer North
8
28.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward I 85, US 29, US 74: Greensboro, Spartanburg, Wilkinson Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9-10
Toward I 85, US 29, US 74: Greensboro, Spartanb...
9
29.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 85 South: Gastonia, Spartanburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10B
Toward I 85 South: Gastonia, Spartanburg
8
39.7 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward NC 279: Dallas, New Hope Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20
Toward NC 279: Dallas, New Hope Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.94 one way
$13.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.22 | $16.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Dallas, NC
Late night in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
2 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
59m 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 route is predominantly highway-focused, with 61% of the drive on major roads like the Craig Lawing Freeway and I 85. Expect a good amount of time spent on faster-paced driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.3 miles along the Craig Lawing Freeway. While mostly highway, the transition to H Allen Tate Jr Highway may offer a slight shift in scenery, but the overall character remains that of a swift, direct journey on well-maintained roads.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on Craig Lawing Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Craig Lawing Freeway and I 85. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cabarrus Avenue West.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 44.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cabarrus Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 28.8 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 Concord, NC to Dallas, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Spartanburg along the way.
Spartanburg
28.8 mi in
|
~36m
About the Cities
Starting 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 59m. Total distance: 44.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on Craig Lawing Freeway. 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 Dallas, 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 0.1 miles (Cabarrus Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 28.8 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 Dallas, 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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