Origin
Indian Trail, NC
Evening in Indian Trail on Thursday
Local time
6:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indian Trail, NC to Roughedge, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
17.2 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 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Indian Trail, NC
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Roughedge, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Indian Trail, NC to Roughedge, NC covers 17.2 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lancaster Highway, Independence Boulevard, West Roosevelt Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.9 miles on Lancaster Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 17.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lancaster Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (South Indian Trail Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 74 / Independence Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Indian Trail Road
Turn left onto South Indian Trail Road
Navigation decision point
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 74 / Independence Boulevard
Merge onto US 74 / Independence Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
8.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
NC 200 / Dickerson Boulevard
Turn right onto NC 200 / Dickerson Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
17.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Lancaster Highway
Enter roundabout onto Lancaster Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Highway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Independence Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| West Roosevelt Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| M L King Jr Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Unionville Indian Trail Road West | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Dickerson Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Indian Trail Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lancaster Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lancaster Highway
— 4.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Trail, NC and Roughedge, NC.
1
Start on this road
83 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
28 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn left onto South Indian Trail Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Indian Trail Road
4
Turn right onto Unionville Indian Trail Road West
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Unionville Indian Trail Road West
5
Merge onto US 74
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Independence Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 74
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Roosevelt Boulevard
7
Turn right onto NC 200
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dickerson Boulevard
8
Continue on NC 200
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
M L King Jr Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto NC 200
514 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lancaster Avenue
10
Continue on NC 200
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Lancaster Highway
11
Enter roundabout onto Lancaster Highway
390 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lancaster Highway
12
Continue on Lancaster Highway
132 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lancaster Highway
13
Arrive at destination
Lancaster Highway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.69 one way
$5.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.18 | $6.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 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 | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
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
Roughedge, NC
Evening in Roughedge on Thursday
Local time
6:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
14 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
24m 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 Indian Trail, NC to Roughedge, NC covers 17.2 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lancaster Highway, Independence Boulevard, West Roosevelt Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 miles from Indian Trail, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.69 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 is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (South Indian Trail Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 74 / Independence Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Indian Trail, NC to Roughedge, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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