How far is Concord, NC from Wadesboro, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Wadesboro, NC is about 50 miles (80.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.02 mi
01h 11m
Flight
41.71 mi
67.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.71 mi
Kilometers
67.13 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.02 mi
Kilometers
80.5 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wadesboro
Tue, May 26, 12:34 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Tue, May 26, 1:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-05-25T23:23
Arrive Wadesboro
Tue, May 26, 12:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oakboro
NC

City in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Concord
25 mi
00h 35m
To Wadesboro
25 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Wadesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Wadesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 22 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest

    875 ft · 25 sec · Corban Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    3050 ft · 1 min · Corban Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Branchview Drive Southeast

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Branchview Drive Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Union Street South

    2909 ft · 52 sec · Union Street South

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Warren C. Coleman Boulevard

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Warren C. Coleman Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    4.3 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    22.3 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1666 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto W. Cliff Martin Highway

    2040 ft · 26 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Salisbury Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Caswell Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Wadesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
31.9 mi · 64%
Branchview Drive Southeast
2.34 mi · 5%
Salisbury Street
0.73 mi · 1%
Corban Avenue Southeast
0.58 mi · 1%
Union Street South
0.55 mi · 1%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Warren C. Coleman Boulevard

Continue straight

22.3 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
41.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakboro
00h 35m from Concord
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Concord and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wadesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to Wadesboro?

The road trip is about 50 miles (80.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oakboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Concord and 25 miles from Wadesboro.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.97 one way or $13.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Concord and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wadesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Oakboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oakboro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakboro.

RAIL

Kannapolis

41 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Charlotte

45 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Salisbury

51 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

67 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Wadesboro. Straight-line distance: 41.71 mi (67.13 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Wadesboro

#2 Wadesboro

City in North Carolina

Population5,242
Coordinates34.9682100, -80.0767300
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Wadesboro (-80.07673, 34.96821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.68 L · about $6.97
Round trip
$13.94
3.52 gal · 13.36 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.97 $13.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.80 $15.59
Premium $4.78 $8.41 $16.82
Diesel $5.62 $9.90 $19.80

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Wadesboro. The current time is 23:23:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.