165 miles. This is the route: Take I-85 SOUTH to U.S. 74 WEST to KINGS MOUNTAIN and SHELBY at EXIT 10 B (west of Charlotte and Gastonia). Follow U.S. 74 to EXIT 85 (past I-40) off U.S. 23/74. This...
172 miles taking this route: Follow I-85 NORTH to NC-56 to BUTNER and CREEDMOOR at EXIT 191. Turn right off the exit ramp onto NC-56 EAST towards CREEDMOOR. Take NC-56 EAST to Franklinton.