Kings Grant, NC to Concord, NC is 202.5 miles and takes about 4h 16m via Andrew Jackson Highway and American Indian Highway, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This journey stays within the Southeast region, traversing North Carolina for its entirety. It's a manageable one-day trip that offers a straightforward drive without extensive detours. Consider this route if you're looking for a direct path between these two points with a predictable travel time and cost.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
101.2 miles from Kings Grant, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Andrew Jackson Highway
93 mi
1h 53m
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
Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
4.6 mi
6m
East Caswell Street
2.4 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Andrew Jackson Highway
— 93 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kings Grant, NC and Concord, NC.
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Start on Shelly Drive
0.2 mi·55 sec·Shelly Drive
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At end of road, turn right onto Kings Grant Road
135 ft·11 sec·Kings Grant Road
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Turn left onto Shelly Drive
0.2 mi·41 sec·Shelly Drive
4
Turn right onto US 117; NC 132
0.1 mi·13 sec·North College Road
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Continue on US 117; NC 132
0.6 mi·1 min·North College Road
6
Turn right onto US 74
4.6 mi·6 min·Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
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Take the exit onto US 74; NC 133
0.7 mi·1 min·US 74; NC 133
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 74; US 421; NC 133
1.1 mi·1 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight right at fork onto US 74; NC 133
0.5 mi·1 min·US 74; NC 133
10
Merge onto US 17; US 74; US 76; NC 133
2.1 mi·2 min·Ocean Highway East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on US 74; US 76
60 mi·1 hr 13 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 74; NC 130
34 mi·36 min·American Indian Highway
13
Continue on US 74
20 mi·23 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74
14 mi·15 min·G R Kindley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
12 mi·14 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
Exit 306BToward US 74 West: MonroeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 74
2.4 mi·4 min·East Caswell Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.7 mi·1 min·Salisbury Street
18
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.4 mi·24 sec·W. Cliff Martin Highway
19
Turn right onto US 52; NC 742
0.3 mi·36 sec·US 52; NC 742
20
Continue on NC 742
25 mi·35 min·NC 742
21
Continue on NC 205
1.7 mi·3 min·NC 205
22
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27
8.7 mi·13 min·NC 24; NC 27
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn right onto US 601
9.6 mi·10 min·US 601
24
Take the exit onto Union Street South
0.6 mi·58 sec·Union Street South
25
Continue on NC 3
2.3 mi·3 min·Branchview Drive Southeast
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn left onto NC 73
0.6 mi·1 min·Corban Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi·26 sec·Corban Avenue Southeast
28
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi·16 sec·Spring Street Southwest
29
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over 4 hours, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to take full advantage of daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. You'll have one recommended stop, so plan to break up your drive around the halfway point or whenever you feel the need to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 93-mile stretch on Andrew Jackson Highway, as service areas might be spaced out.
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 101.2 miles from Kings Grant, NC, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93 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 45 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.2 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 25m
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 Kings Grant, 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 Kings Grant, NC
This is one driving day of about 202.5 miles and 4h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Kings Grant, 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 93 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 201.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Kings Grant Road
At end of road, turn right onto Kings Grant Road
Navigation decision point
5
8.1 mi into trip|~14m in|US 17; US 74; US 76; NC 133 / Ocean Highway East
Merge onto US 17; US 74; US 76; NC 133 / Ocean Highway East
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
124.1 mi into trip|~2h 30m 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.
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138.5 mi into trip|~2h 45m 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
201.6 mi into trip|~4h 14m in|NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.67 one way
$63.33 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$34.62
$69.25
premium
$4.70
$37.48
$74.96
diesel
$5.61
$44.71
$89.42
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.8
0
$21.26
$9.72
Efficient EV
50.6
0
$17.72
$8.10
EV Truck/SUV
81
1
$28.35
$12.96
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Kings Grant, NC
Afternoon
in Kings Grant on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Concord, NC
Afternoon
in Concord on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
61°F
Rockingham, NC
101 mi in
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
4h 16m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Moores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge. Beyond the bridge, nearly 1,000 North Carolina Patriots waited quietly with...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 20.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 32% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on roads like Andrew Jackson Highway and American Indian Highway, which contribute to the overall character of the drive. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll cover is 93 miles on Andrew Jackson Highway, so be prepared for a substantial period on this particular road. Expect the landscape and road conditions to vary as you progress through different parts of North Carolina.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93 mi on Andrew Jackson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Kings Grant Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 202.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Kings Grant Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (US 17; US 74; US 76; NC 133 / Ocean Highway East): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.1 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 16m. Total distance: 202.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 93 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: at 0.2 miles (Kings Grant Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (US 17; US 74; US 76; NC 133 / Ocean Highway East): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.1 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Moores Creek National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Concord, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.
