The drive from Concord, NC to Rhodhiss, NC covers 67.7 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NC 16, Davidson Highway, Sam Furr Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17 miles on NC 16.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.59 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.
Midpoint
33.8 miles from Concord, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 67.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Concord, NC to Rhodhiss, NC covers 67.7 miles and takes about 1h 43m, 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 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NC 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 17 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 0.1 miles in near Cabarrus Avenue West.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.7 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.1 miles (Cabarrus Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (NC 73 / Church Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (NC 73 / Davidson Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Cabarrus Avenue West
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|NC 73 / Church Street Northeast
Turn left onto NC 73 / Church Street Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.6 mi into trip|~5m in|NC 73 / Davidson Highway
Turn right onto NC 73 / Davidson Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
47.3 mi into trip|~1h 10m in|US 321 Business
At end of road, turn left onto US 321 Business
Navigation decision point
5
49.8 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|NC 10
Turn sharp left onto NC 10
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NC 16
17 mi
22m
Davidson Highway
8.9 mi
13m
Sam Furr Road
8.9 mi
13m
US 321
7.9 mi
10m
NC 73
6.4 mi
10m
Smyre Farm Road
3.2 mi
4m
NC 10
2.9 mi
4m
Airport Rhodhiss Road
2.6 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
NC 16
— 17 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Rhodhiss, NC.
1
Start on Spring Street Southwest
409 ft·17 sec·Spring Street Southwest
2
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
0.2 mi·37 sec·Cabarrus Avenue West
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto NC 73
1.8 mi·3 min·Church Street Northeast
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto NC 73
0.2 mi·27 sec·Davidson Drive Northwest
5
Turn left onto US 29; US 601; NC 73
0.4 mi·35 sec·Concord Parkway North
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto NC 73
2.9 mi·4 min·Davidson Highway
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on NC 73
6.1 mi·8 min·Davidson Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on NC 73
8.9 mi·13 min·Sam Furr Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on NC 73
6.0 mi·9 min·NC 73
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on NC 73
0.4 mi·50 sec·NC 73
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward NC 16 North: Newton
12
Merge onto NC 16
17 mi·22 min·NC 16
13
Turn left onto Smyre Farm Road
3.2 mi·4 min·Smyre Farm Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 321 Business
0.2 mi·21 sec·US 321 Business
15
Turn right onto McKay Road
1.6 mi·2 min·McKay Road
16
At end of road, turn right onto Sigmon Dairy Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Sigmon Dairy Road
17
Turn sharp left onto NC 10
2.9 mi·4 min·NC 10
18
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward NC 10: Newton
19
Merge onto US 321
7.9 mi·10 min·US 321
20
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Northwest
2.1 mi·3 min·2nd Avenue Northwest
21
Continue on Hickory Airport Road
1.1 mi·1 min·Hickory Airport Road
22
Continue on Airport Rhodhiss Road
2.6 mi·4 min·Airport Rhodhiss Road
23
Turn sharp right onto Burke Street
1.0 mi·2 min·Burke Street
24
Turn left
186 ft·13 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.8 miles from Concord, NC, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17 miles.
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 15 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.8 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rhodhiss, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Concord, NC
This is one driving day of about 67.7 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Concord, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NC 16 for about 17 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.8 mi from Concord, NC
· 52m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.59 one way
$21.17 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$11.58
$23.15
premium
$4.70
$12.53
$25.06
diesel
$5.61
$14.95
$29.89
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.3
0
$7.11
$3.25
Efficient EV
16.9
0
$5.92
$2.71
EV Truck/SUV
27.1
0
$9.48
$4.33
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Concord, NC
Morning
in Concord on Saturday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Rhodhiss, NC
Morning
in Rhodhiss on Saturday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
4 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 43m 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 Rhodhiss, NC covers 67.7 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NC 16, Davidson Highway, Sam Furr Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.8 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 $10.59 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.7 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cabarrus Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (NC 73 / Church Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (NC 73 / Davidson Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Concord, NC to Rhodhiss, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
