Origin
Rhodhiss, NC
Late night in Rhodhiss on Saturday
Local time
4:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rhodhiss, NC to Charlotte, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
64.7 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rhodhiss, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Charlotte, NC
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Trip Overview
This 64.7-mile drive from Rhodhiss, NC, to Charlotte, NC, will take you about 1 hour and 9 minutes. It's a manageable distance, perfect for a single-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $10. Since you'll be staying within the Southeast region and the same state, expect a consistent feel throughout. This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it more of a local journey than an interstate cruise. No overnight stays are recommended, and you won't need to worry about finding many designated stops along the way.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 64.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m 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
Prepare for a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, as indicated by its zero percent highway share. You'll be navigating primarily on local roads like Caldwell Street, Burke Street, and Airport Rhodhiss Road for the entire 64.7 miles. There's no longest uninterrupted stretch to speak of, meaning you'll be actively engaged with the road and making frequent adjustments. This isn't a route for setting cruise control; rather, it’s about experiencing the local network of streets as you make your way toward Charlotte.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Caldwell 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 Rhodhiss, NC to Charlotte, NC is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Rhodhiss, NC to Charlotte, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Street | — | — |
| Burke Street | — | — |
| Airport Rhodhiss Road | — | — |
| Hickory Airport Road | — | — |
| 2nd Avenue Northwest | — | — |
| I 85 North | — | — |
| Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway | — | — |
| Cameron Morrison Bridge | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Caldwell Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhodhiss, NC and Charlotte, NC.
1
Start on the route
187 ft
·
19 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Caldwell Street
279 ft
·
7 sec
·
Caldwell Street
3
Continue on Burke Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Burke Street
4
Turn sharp left onto Airport Rhodhiss Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Airport Rhodhiss Road
5
Turn right onto Hickory Airport Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Hickory Airport Road
6
Continue on 2nd Avenue Northwest
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
2nd Avenue Northwest
7
Turn right
35 mi
·
41 min
8
Take the exit straight toward I 85 North: Charlotte
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 85 North: Charlotte
9
Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
10
Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Cameron Morrison Bridge
11
Take the exit slight right toward NC 27: Freedom Drive, Tuckaseegee Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
NC 27: Freedom Drive, Tuckaseegee Road
12
Keep slight left to continue on NC 27: Freedom Drive
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
NC 27: Freedom Drive
13
Continue on NC 27: Freedom Drive
489 ft
·
12 sec
·
NC 27: Freedom Drive
14
Keep slight right to continue on NC 27 East: Downtown
453 ft
·
11 sec
·
NC 27 East: Downtown
15
Turn straight onto Freedom Drive
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Freedom Drive
16
Turn left onto West Morehead Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Morehead Street
17
Turn left onto South Tryon Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Tryon Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.4 mi from Rhodhiss, NC · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from Rhodhiss, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Charlotte, NC
The final approach into Charlotte, 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
$10.12 one way
$20.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.06 | $22.13 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.97 | $23.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.28 | $28.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.11 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.06 | $4.14 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Charlotte, NC
Late night in Charlotte on Saturday
Local time
4:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
5 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 9m 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 Rhodhiss, NC to Charlotte, NC covers 64.7 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Caldwell Street, Burke Street, Airport Rhodhiss Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.4 miles from Rhodhiss, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.12 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 Rhodhiss, NC to Charlotte, NC is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Rhodhiss, NC to Charlotte, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rhodhiss, NC to Charlotte, 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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