Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
32.9 mi
53 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, NC
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Indian Trail, NC
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This 32.9-mile drive from Concord, NC to Indian Trail, NC is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 42 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, it's an economical option for a single-day excursion. The majority of your journey, 79% to be exact, will be on major roadways, making it a quick transit between these two Southeast North Carolina locations. There are no recommended overnight stops, making it perfect for a quick trip or an addition to another itinerary.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 32.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a drive that is primarily on the highway, with 79% of the route utilizing major roads. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Governor James G Martin Freeway, including one stretch that lasts for 19.3 miles. This highway-focused profile suggests a consistent pace with limited deviations onto smaller local roads. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor James G Martin Freeway and Concord Parkway South. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cabarrus Avenue West.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 32.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cabarrus Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles (I 485 / Governor James G Martin Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Cabarrus Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 485 / Governor James G Martin Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 74 East: Monroe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 / Independence Boulevard toward US 74 East: Indian Trail, Monroe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto North Indian Trail Road
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Concord, NC to Indian Trail, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Monroe along the way.
Monroe
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor James G Martin Freeway | 19.3 mi | 20m |
| Concord Parkway South | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| Cabarrus Avenue West | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Independence Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Independence Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Tryon Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Indian Trail Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Spring Street Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Indian Trail, NC.
Start on Spring Street Southwest
Turn left onto Cabarrus Avenue West
Enter roundabout onto Cabarrus Avenue West
Continue on Cabarrus Avenue West
Turn left onto US 29
Continue on US 29
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 485
Keep slight right at fork onto I 485
Take the exit
Merge onto US 74
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
Turn right onto North Indian Trail Road
Turn right
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$5.14 one way
$10.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.63 | $11.25 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Late night in Concord on Friday
Local time
4:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Indian Trail on Friday
Local time
4:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
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.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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