Origin
Concord, NC
Evening in Concord on Thursday
Local time
6:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NC to Plain View, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
132.9 mi
214 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 3m
★
6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 23m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 8m
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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Plain View, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Concord, NC to Plain View, NC covers 132.9 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Corban Avenue Southwest, Corban Avenue Southeast, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.5 miles from Concord, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 132.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 14m drive with frequent turns across 132.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Corban Avenue Southwest is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Concord, NC to Plain View, NC is easy. At 3h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Concord, NC to Plain View, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corban Avenue Southwest | — | — |
| Corban Avenue Southeast | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Albemarle Road | — | — |
| Troy Road | — | — |
| Courthouse Square | — | — |
| Monroe Street | — | — |
| Rocky Fork Church Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Corban Avenue Southwest
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Plain View, NC.
1
Start on Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
2
Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Corban Avenue Southwest
3
Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Corban Avenue Southeast
4
Continue straight
6.0 mi
·
9 min
5
Continue straight
13 mi
·
18 min
6
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Main Street
7
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
8
Turn left
2.1 mi
·
3 min
9
Turn right onto Albemarle Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Albemarle Road
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Albemarle Road
11
Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Albemarle Road
12
Continue on Troy Road
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Troy Road
13
Continue straight
29 mi
·
40 min
14
Continue straight
4.2 mi
·
6 min
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square
341 ft
·
7 sec
·
Courthouse Square
16
Exit the rotary onto Monroe Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Monroe Street
17
Continue straight
10 mi
·
14 min
18
Continue on Rocky Fork Church Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Rocky Fork Church Road
19
Turn left onto Greenwood Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Greenwood Road
20
Continue on Swanns Station Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Swanns Station Road
21
Continue on Broadway Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Broadway Road
22
Turn right onto Barbecue Church Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Barbecue Church Road
23
At the end of the road, turn left
6.0 mi
·
8 min
24
Turn right onto Clark Road
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Clark Road
25
At the end of the road, turn right onto Norrington Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Norrington Road
26
Turn slight left
184 ft
·
3 sec
27
Turn slight left onto Darroch Road
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Darroch Road
28
Continue on Elliott Bridge Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Elliott Bridge Road
29
Turn left onto McLean Chapel Church Road
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
McLean Chapel Church Road
30
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
31
Turn right onto Bunnlevel Erwin Road
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Bunnlevel Erwin Road
32
Turn left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
33
Turn slight right onto Old Cut Off Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Old Cut Off Road
34
At the end of the road, turn right onto Iris Bryant Road
289 ft
·
7 sec
·
Iris Bryant Road
35
Continue on Antioch Church Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Antioch Church Road
36
Turn right
1.2 mi
·
1 min
37
Turn left onto Dorman Road
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dorman Road
38
Continue on Arrowhead Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Arrowhead Road
39
Continue on Long Branch Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Branch Road
40
Turn straight onto Pope Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Pope Road
41
Continue on North Spring Branch Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Spring Branch Road
42
Turn left onto Green Path Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Path Road
43
Turn right onto Plain View Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Plain View Highway
44
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 66.5 miles from Concord, NC, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
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 29 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.5 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Plain View, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Concord, 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 Concord, NC
This is one driving day of about 132.9 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Concord, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.5 mi from Concord, NC · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.5 miles from Concord, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Plain View, NC
The final approach into Plain View, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Plain View, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.78 one way
$41.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $22.72 | $45.45 |
| premium | $4.70 | $24.60 | $49.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.34 | $58.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.95 | $6.38 |
| Efficient EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.63 | $5.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.2 | 0 | $18.61 | $8.51 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (65% 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
Plain View, NC
Evening in Plain View on Thursday
Local time
6:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 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
3h 14m 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 Concord, NC to Plain View, NC covers 132.9 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Corban Avenue Southwest, Corban Avenue Southeast, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.5 miles from Concord, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Concord, NC to Plain View, NC is easy. At 3h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Concord, NC to Plain View, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Concord, NC to Plain View, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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