Origin
Rhodhiss, NC
Late night in Rhodhiss on Saturday
Local time
2:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Rhodhiss, NC to Concord, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
68.7 mi
111 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rhodhiss, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Concord, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rhodhiss, NC to Concord, NC covers 68.7 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 73, NC 16, US 321 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.6 miles on NC 73. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.74 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
34.4 miles from Rhodhiss, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 68.7 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 (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 43m highway drive covering 68.7 miles, with most of the trip on NC 73 and NC 16. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.6 miles on NC 73.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NC 73 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 73 and NC 16. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 40.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.7 miles you will encounter 21 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 40.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.2 miles (NC 73): Lane positioning matters here; at 65.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
40.9 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville
6
41.2 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
NC 73
Turn right onto NC 73
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
65.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 58
Toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord...
8
65.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord, Down...
7
68.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
|
Spring Street Southwest
Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rhodhiss, NC and Concord, NC, road signs point toward Huntersville and Downtown.
Huntersville
40.9 mi in
|
~59m
Downtown
65.2 mi in
|
~1h 36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 73 | 21.6 mi | 33m |
| NC 16 | 17.3 mi | 22m |
| US 321 | 8 mi | 10m |
| Smyre Farm Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| NC 10 | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Airport Rhodhiss Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Church Street North | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| I 85 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NC 73
— 21.6 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhodhiss, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on this road
186 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Caldwell Street
278 ft
·
6 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 onto US 321
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
US 321
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward NC 10: Newton
9
Turn left onto NC 10
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
NC 10
10
Turn sharp right onto Sigmon Dairy Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sigmon Dairy Road
11
Turn left onto McKay Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
McKay Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 321 Business
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 321 Business
13
Turn right onto Smyre Farm Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Smyre Farm Road
14
Turn right onto NC 16
17 mi
·
22 min
·
NC 16
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto NC 73
22 mi
·
33 min
·
NC 73
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 85 North: Salisbury
18
Merge onto I 85
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 85
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 58
Toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord, Downtown
Use the right lane.
21
Merge onto US 29; US 601
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Concord Parkway North
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn straight onto Church Street North
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Street North
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
409 ft
·
11 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
Use the left lane.
25
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
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 34.4 miles from Rhodhiss, NC, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.6 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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.4 miles or 50m 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 Concord, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Rhodhiss, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rhodhiss, NC
This is one driving day of about 68.7 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Rhodhiss, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NC 73 for about 21.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.4 mi from Rhodhiss, NC · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.4 miles from Rhodhiss, 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
$10.74 one way
$21.49 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.75 | $23.49 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.71 | $25.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
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: 24 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 | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.62 | $4.40 |
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.
Destination
Concord, NC
Late night in Concord on Saturday
Local time
2:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph
0% chance
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
15 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 43m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Concord, NC covers 68.7 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 73, NC 16, US 321. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.4 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 $10.74 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 68.7 miles you will encounter 21 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 40.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.2 miles (NC 73): Lane positioning matters here; at 65.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Rhodhiss, NC and Concord, NC, road signs point toward Huntersville and Downtown.
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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