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Distance from Rockwell to Kannapolis

Driving Distance
16.4 mi 26.5 km
Flying Distance
12.9 mi 20.8 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Rockwell, North Carolina to Kannapolis, North Carolina is 16.4 mi (26.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 12.9 mi (20.8 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min

The estimated travel time by road is 26 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, moderate in a west direction. Average speeds around 39 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Rockwell
Place Rockwell
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.551251
Longitude -80.406449
GPS 35.551251° N, 80.406449° W
Local Time 12:46 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Kannapolis
Place Kannapolis
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.487361
Longitude -80.621734
GPS 35.487361° N, 80.621734° W
Local Time 12:46 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Rockwell, North Carolina to Kannapolis, North Carolina covers 16.4 mi (26.5 km) in a west direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 26 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (16.2-16.5 miles / 26-27 km). The primary route shown here saves 2 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 39 mph (63 km/h).

Available Routes

NC-152 W/Hwy 152 E W and Daugherty Rd
16.4 mi 26 minutes
Shortest
NC-152 W/Hwy 152 E W
16.5 mi 25 minutes
Old Beatty Ford Rd
16.2 mi 24 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.