Origin
Catawba, NC
Morning in Catawba on Friday
Local time
10:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Catawba, NC to Killian Crossroads, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Killian Crossroads, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Catawba, NC to Killian Crossroads, NC covers 13.2 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Buffalo Shoals Road, NC 16, 3rd Avenue Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.5 miles on Buffalo Shoals Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Catawba, NC to Killian Crossroads, NC covers 13.2 miles and takes about 22m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Buffalo Shoals Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 2nd Street Southwest.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (2nd Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NC 10 / 3rd Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (Shiloh Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
2nd Street Southwest
At end of road, turn left onto 2nd Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 10 / 3rd Avenue Southwest
Turn right onto NC 10 / 3rd Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
3
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Shiloh Road
Turn left onto Shiloh Road
Navigation decision point
3
11.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
NC 16 BUS
Take the exit onto NC 16 BUS
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
13.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Shoals Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| NC 16 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| 3rd Avenue Southwest | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Shiloh Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| NC 16 BUS | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Central Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| NC 150 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Buffalo Shoals Road
— 3.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catawba, NC and Killian Crossroads, NC.
1
Start on West Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Central Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto 2nd Street Southwest
507 ft
·
19 sec
·
2nd Street Southwest
3
Turn right onto NC 10
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
3rd Avenue Southwest
4
Turn left onto Shiloh Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Shiloh Road
5
Turn straight onto Buffalo Shoals Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Buffalo Shoals Road
6
Turn left onto NC 16
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
NC 16
7
Continue on NC 16
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
NC 16
8
Take the exit onto NC 16 BUS
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
NC 16 BUS
9
Turn right onto NC 150
137 ft
·
6 sec
·
NC 150
10
Turn sharp right
71 ft
·
5 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.26 | $4.51 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Killian Crossroads, NC
Morning in Killian Crossroads on Friday
Local time
10:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
22m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Catawba, NC to Killian Crossroads, NC covers 13.2 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Buffalo Shoals Road, NC 16, 3rd Avenue Southwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 miles from Catawba, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (2nd Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NC 10 / 3rd Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (Shiloh Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Catawba, NC to Killian Crossroads, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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