How far is it from Kannapolis, NC, to Charlotte, NC, ?

The distance between Kannapolis, NC, and Charlotte, NC, is 26 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kannapolis, NC, to Charlotte, NC, ?

The drive from Kannapolis, NC, to Charlotte, NC, takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Kannapolis, NC, to Charlotte, NC, ?

The fastest route from Kannapolis, NC, to Charlotte, NC, covers 26 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Charlotte, NC from Kannapolis, NC?

Charlotte, NC lies roughly to the south-west of Kannapolis, NC.

Are there charging stations between Kannapolis, NC and Charlotte, NC?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Kannapolis, NC to Charlotte, NC, including Archdale Marketplace (350 kW); BOA Center City NC2-181 (Charlotte, NC) (350 kW); Carmel Commons (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 195.

Kannapolis, NC Charlotte, NC

Distance: 26 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Kannapolis, NC to Charlotte, NC takes about 40 min via I 85. The distance is 26 mi. The straight-line distance is 22 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 26 mi

1 Depart left onto Sprucewood Street 95 yd
2 Turn right onto Klondale Avenue 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Rogers Lake Road 2 mi
4 At end of road, turn left onto Kannapolis Parkway 4 mi
5 Take ramp right 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left 12 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Turn left onto West Sugar Creek Road 2 mi
9 Turn right onto North Tryon Street 2 mi
10 Continue straight onto North Church Street 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto North Tryon Street 2 mi
12 Turn left onto East 3rd Street 1 mi
13 Keep slightly left onto East 3rd Street 2 mi

14 Turn right onto Lillington Avenue 1 mi
15 At end of road, turn left onto Luther Street 116 yd
16 Turn right onto Morgan Park Drive 54 yd
17 Turn right 5 yd
18 Arrive

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The return trip from Charlotte, NC to Kannapolis, NC covers roughly the same distance, 26 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

195 chargers

Archdale MarketplaceCCS, CHAdeMO · 5925 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28217350 kW
BOA Center City NC2-181 (Charlotte, NC)CCS · 301 South King Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28204350 kW
Carmel CommonsCCS, CHAdeMO · 7601 Pineville Matthews Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28226350 kW
Concord, NC Rechargery Relay - Branchview Dr NECCS, Tesla · 960 Branchview Dr NE, Concord, NC, 28025350 kW
Food Lion - TuckaseegeeCCS, CHAdeMO · 4709 Tuckaseegee Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28208350 kW

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 3, 2026.

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How far is it from Kannapolis, NC, {fromState} to Charlotte, NC, {toState}?: The distance between Kannapolis, NC, {fromState} and Charlotte, NC, {toState} is 26 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kannapolis, NC, {fromState} to Charlotte, NC, {toState}?: The drive from Kannapolis, NC, {fromState} to Charlotte, NC, {toState} takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Kannapolis, NC, {fromState} to Charlotte, NC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Kannapolis, NC, {fromState} to Charlotte, NC, {toState} covers 26 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Charlotte, NC from Kannapolis, NC?: Charlotte, NC lies roughly to the south-west of Kannapolis, NC.
Are there charging stations between Kannapolis, NC and Charlotte, NC?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Kannapolis, NC to Charlotte, NC, including Archdale Marketplace (350 kW); BOA Center City NC2-181 (Charlotte, NC) (350 kW); Carmel Commons (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 195.

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