Origin
Huntersville, NC
Morning in Huntersville on Saturday
Local time
9:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntersville, NC to Kannapolis, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntersville, NC
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Kannapolis, NC
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Trip Overview
Huntersville, NC to Kannapolis, NC is 17.6 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Davidson Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and North Carolina, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick hop, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this drive if you're looking for a simple connection between these two towns, requiring minimal planning and time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive', with only about 15% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate primarily along Davidson Highway, Ramah Church Road, and Rogers Lake Road, experiencing frequent turns and changes in direction. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 4.8 miles on Davidson Highway. Expect a driving experience that keeps you engaged with the road rather than settling into a long, monotonous cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Davidson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near NC 115 / North Old Statesville Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.5 miles (NC 115 / North Old Statesville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.7 miles (Ramah Church Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Ramah Church Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 115 / North Old Statesville Road
Enter roundabout onto NC 115 / North Old Statesville Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Ramah Church Road
Turn right onto Ramah Church Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Ramah Church Road
Enter roundabout onto Ramah Church Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Kannapolis Parkway
Turn left onto Kannapolis Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
13.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Rogers Lake Road
Turn right onto Rogers Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Davidson Highway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Ramah Church Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Rogers Lake Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Kannapolis Parkway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Sam Furr Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South Ridge Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Old Statesville Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Cadillac Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Davidson Highway
— 4.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntersville, NC and Kannapolis, NC.
1
Start on NC 115
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Old Statesville Road
2
Continue on North Old Statesville Road
173 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Old Statesville Road
3
Enter roundabout onto NC 115
200 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Old Statesville Road
4
Continue on NC 115
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Old Statesville Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto Ramah Church Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ramah Church Road
Use the right lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto Ramah Church Road
157 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ramah Church Road
7
Continue on Ramah Church Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Ramah Church Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto NC 73
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sam Furr Road
9
Continue on NC 73
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Davidson Highway
10
Turn left onto Kannapolis Parkway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Kannapolis Parkway
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Rogers Lake Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Rogers Lake Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto South Ridge Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Ridge Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Cadillac Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cadillac Street
14
Arrive at destination
Cadillac Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.26 | $6.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Kannapolis, NC
Morning in Kannapolis on Saturday
Local time
9:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
7 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
28m 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 Huntersville, NC to Kannapolis, NC covers 17.6 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Davidson Highway, Ramah Church Road, Rogers Lake Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.8 miles from Huntersville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.75 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 17.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.5 miles (NC 115 / North Old Statesville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.7 miles (Ramah Church Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Ramah Church Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Huntersville, NC to Kannapolis, 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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