Origin
Enochville, NC
Morning in Enochville on Sunday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enochville, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Concord, NC
Wikimedia Commons
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward trip within the Southeast, the 12-mile drive from Enochville to Concord is an ideal local outing. Clocking in at approximately 19 minutes, this journey is perfect for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via North Enochville Avenue, West C Street, and Dale Earnhardt Boulevard to reach your destination. Budgeting just $2 for fuel makes this one of the most economical trips you can take. Because the entire route remains within North Carolina, the transition between these two points is seamless and simple. It is a practical choice for those who value efficiency over long-distance exploration.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West C Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Dale Earnhardt Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Church Street North | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| South Cannon Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Enochville Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Concord Parkway North | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Cabarrus Avenue West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Enochville, NC and Concord, NC.
Start on Cavin Lane
Turn right onto North Enochville Avenue
Turn left onto West C Street
Turn right onto Dale Earnhardt Boulevard
Turn right onto US 29
Continue on US 29; US 601
Turn straight onto Church Street North
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto North Enochville Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Dale Earnhardt Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 29 / South Cannon Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.75 one way
$3.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.92 | $3.83 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Enochville on Sunday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Concord on Sunday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through town streets, meaning you should be prepared for frequent adjustments behind the wheel. The longest stretch of uninterrupted driving is on North Enochville Avenue, though even that segment is relatively brief. Because the road character shifts from local thoroughfares to the busier Dale Earnhardt Boulevard, you will need to stay alert to changing traffic patterns. It is an approachable, manageable drive that keeps you off the major highways entirely.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Enochville Avenue.
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 11.2 miles you will encounter 7 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 (North Enochville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Dale Earnhardt Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (US 29 / South Cannon Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
103 ft
Total Descent
276 ft
Highest Point
857 ft
Elevation Range
173 ft
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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