Origin
Statesville, NC
Late night in Statesville on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Statesville, NC to Concord, 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
Distance
38.2 mi
61 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Statesville, NC
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Concord, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Statesville and Concord, expect a quick 38.2-mile journey that typically takes about one hour to complete. This Southeast route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $6 for fuel should cover your needs for this relatively short distance. You will primarily utilize I-77, Landis Highway, and Charlotte Highway to navigate between these two North Carolina cities. Given the straightforward nature of the drive, it serves as a practical connection for those looking to move efficiently through the region without any required stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Landis Highway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Charlotte Highway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| North Enochville Avenue | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 7.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Statesville, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on US 21; NC 115
50 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Center Street
2
Turn right onto US 21; US 64
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
East Front Street
3
Turn right onto Salisbury Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Salisbury Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
5
Merge onto I 77
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 77
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 42
Toward US 21, NC 115: Troutman
Use the right lane.
7
Turn right onto US 21; NC 115
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Charlotte Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on NC 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Statesville Highway
9
Turn left onto Mazeppa Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mazeppa Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Overhead Bridge Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Overhead Bridge Road
11
Turn left onto NC 150
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Oak Ridge Farm Highway
12
Continue on NC 150; NC 152
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Oakridge Farm Highway
13
Turn right onto NC 152
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Landis Highway
14
Turn right onto Deal Road
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
Deal Road
15
Turn left onto North Enochville Avenue
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Enochville Avenue
16
Turn left onto West C Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West C Street
17
Turn right onto Dale Earnhardt Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Dale Earnhardt Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto US 29
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Cannon Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 29; US 601
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Concord Parkway North
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Turn straight onto Church Street North
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Street North
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
409 ft
·
11 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
Use the left lane.
23
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Statesville, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 38.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Salisbury Road
Turn right onto Salisbury Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
8.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward US 21, NC 115: Troutman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 42
Toward US 21, NC 115: Troutman
5
14.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Mazeppa Road
Turn left onto Mazeppa Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
37.9 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Cabarrus Avenue West
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
38.1 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
Spring Street Southwest
Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.97 one way
$11.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.53 | $13.06 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Concord, NC
Late night in Concord on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
5 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
1h 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 trip features a turn-heavy local feel rather than a monotonous interstate experience, as only 21% of the total mileage is spent on highways. While you will spend some time on I-77, the longest uninterrupted stretch lasts just 7.1 miles before the route shifts toward local roads. Expect the character of the road to change as you transition from the interstate onto Landis Highway and Charlotte Highway. Behind the wheel, you should be prepared for more frequent steering adjustments compared to a standard highway drive. It is a functional route that demands your full attention due to the winding nature of the local segments.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Salisbury Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 38.2 miles you will encounter 18 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: at 0.4 miles (Salisbury Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles (Mazeppa Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 38.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on I 77. 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 Concord, 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 0.4 miles (Salisbury Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles (Mazeppa Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Concord, 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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