Origin
Rhodhiss, NC
Morning in Rhodhiss on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rhodhiss, NC to Charlotte, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
63.3 mi
102 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rhodhiss, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Charlotte, NC
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Trip Overview
This 64.7-mile drive from Rhodhiss, NC, to Charlotte, NC, will take you about 1 hour and 9 minutes. It's a manageable distance, perfect for a single-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $10. Since you'll be staying within the Southeast region and the same state, expect a consistent feel throughout. This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it more of a local journey than an interstate cruise. No overnight stays are recommended, and you won't need to worry about finding many designated stops along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 321 | 34.6 mi | 41m |
| Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Cameron Morrison Bridge | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Airport Rhodhiss Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| 2nd Avenue Northwest | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Freedom Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Morehead Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Hickory Airport Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 321
— 34.6 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhodhiss, NC and Charlotte, NC.
1
Start on this road
186 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Caldwell Street
278 ft
·
6 sec
·
Caldwell Street
3
Continue on Burke Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Burke Street
4
Turn sharp left onto Airport Rhodhiss Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Airport Rhodhiss Road
5
Turn right onto Hickory Airport Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Hickory Airport Road
6
Continue on 2nd Avenue Northwest
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
2nd Avenue Northwest
7
Turn right onto US 321
35 mi
·
41 min
·
US 321
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 85 North: Charlotte
9
Merge onto I 85
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 85
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Cameron Morrison Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 34
Toward NC 27: Freedom Drive, Tuckaseegee Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward NC 27: Freedom Drive
13
Continue on this road
489 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
Exit 34
Toward NC 27: Freedom Drive
14
Keep slight right at fork
451 ft
·
11 sec
Toward NC 27 East: Downtown
Use the left / right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto NC 27
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Freedom Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn left onto US 29
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Morehead Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto South Tryon Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Tryon Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
South Tryon Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Rhodhiss, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 62.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Caldwell Street
Turn right onto Caldwell Street
Navigation decision point
8
58.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward NC 27: Freedom Drive, Tuckaseegee Road
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 34
Toward NC 27: Freedom Drive, Tuckaseegee Road
6
59.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NC 27: Freedom Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NC 27: Freedom Drive
8
59.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NC 27 East: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward NC 27 East: Downtown
6
62.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
South Tryon Street
Turn left onto South Tryon Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.90 one way
$19.80 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.82 | $21.65 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.72 | $23.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.98 | $27.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Charlotte, NC
Morning in Charlotte on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 1 mph
0% chance
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
17 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
1h 23m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, as indicated by its zero percent highway share. You'll be navigating primarily on local roads like Caldwell Street, Burke Street, and Airport Rhodhiss Road for the entire 64.7 miles. There's no longest uninterrupted stretch to speak of, meaning you'll be actively engaged with the road and making frequent adjustments. This isn't a route for setting cruise control; rather, it’s about experiencing the local network of streets as you make your way toward Charlotte.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.6 mi on US 321.
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 early in the drive near Caldwell Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 (Caldwell Street): Navigation decision point; at 58.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 1h 23m. Total distance: 63.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.6 miles on US 321. 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 Charlotte, 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: near the start (Caldwell Street): Navigation decision point; at 58.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Charlotte, 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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