Origin
Drexel, NC
Late night in Drexel on Friday
Local time
3:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Drexel, NC to Concord, NC
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
86.7 mi
140 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Drexel, NC
Curtis Adams
Concord, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Drexel, NC to Concord, NC covers 86.7 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, Messer Road, Jacumin Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.56 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
43.4 miles from Drexel, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 86.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m 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 1h 39m drive with frequent turns across 86.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street 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 Drexel, NC to Concord, NC is easy. At 1h 39m 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 Drexel, NC to Concord, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Messer Road | — | — |
| Jacumin Road | — | — |
| Flat Gap Road | — | — |
| Millstone Avenue | — | — |
| US 70 | — | — |
| West 1st Street | — | — |
| Conover Boulevard East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Drexel, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on Mimosa Avenue
56 ft
·
9 sec
·
Mimosa Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
4
Turn right onto Messer Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Messer Road
5
Continue on Jacumin Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Jacumin Road
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Flat Gap Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Flat Gap Road
7
Continue on Millstone Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Millstone Avenue
8
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
9
Merge slight left
19 mi
·
22 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward Old US 70
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Old US 70
11
Turn left onto West 1st Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West 1st Street
12
Turn straight onto Conover Boulevard East
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Conover Boulevard East
13
Turn right onto Thornburg Drive Southeast
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Thornburg Drive Southeast
14
Turn left onto Mt Olive Church Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mt Olive Church Road
15
Continue on Mount Olive Church Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Olive Church Road
16
Turn right onto Bethany Church Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bethany Church Road
17
Turn left onto NC 16
17 mi
·
22 min
·
NC 16
18
Take the exit slight right toward NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville
19
Turn right
22 mi
·
33 min
20
Take the ramp straight toward I 85 North: Salisbury
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 85 North: Salisbury
21
Merge slight left
2.1 mi
·
2 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord, Downtown
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord, Downtown
23
Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord, Downtown
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord, Downtown
24
Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Concord Parkway North
25
Turn straight onto Church Street North
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Street North
26
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
27
Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
410 ft
·
11 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
28
Arrive at your 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 43.4 miles from Drexel, NC, or about 49m 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 19 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.4 miles or 49m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Drexel, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Drexel, NC
This is one driving day of about 86.7 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Drexel, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.4 mi from Drexel, NC · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.4 miles from Drexel, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Concord, NC
The final approach into Concord, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.56 one way
$27.12 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.82 | $29.65 |
| premium | $4.70 | $16.05 | $32.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.14 | $38.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26 | 0 | $9.10 | $4.16 |
| Efficient EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.14 | $5.55 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Concord, NC
Late night in Concord on Friday
Local time
3:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 39m 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 Drexel, NC to Concord, NC covers 86.7 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Messer Road, Jacumin Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.4 miles from Drexel, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.56 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.
The drive from Drexel, NC to Concord, NC is easy. At 1h 39m 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 Drexel, NC to Concord, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Drexel, NC to Concord, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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