How far is Concord, NC from Wallace, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Wallace, NC is about 190 miles (305.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.5 miles (247 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Scotland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Wallace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Wallace.
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Start on Spring Street Southwest
539 ft · 22 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest
875 ft · 25 sec · Corban Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
3050 ft · 1 min · Corban Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Branchview Drive Southeast
2.3 mi · 3 min · Branchview Drive Southeast
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Continue on Union Street South
2909 ft · 52 sec · Union Street South
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Turn slight left onto Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
9.6 mi · 11 min · Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
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Turn left
8.6 mi · 13 min
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Turn right
4.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
22.3 mi · 30 min
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Turn right
1666 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto W. Cliff Martin Highway
2040 ft · 26 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on West Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on G R Kindley Freeway
14.9 mi · 16 min · G R Kindley Freeway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on American Indian Highway
18.9 mi · 20 min · American Indian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, US 301 North: Lumberton, Fayetteville
3084 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 301 North: Lumberton, Fayetteville
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 211: Lumberton, Red Springs
937 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto North Roberts Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Roberts Avenue
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Turn left onto East Elizabethtown Road
15.1 mi · 23 min · East Elizabethtown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
34 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left
124 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Peanut Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Peanut Road
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Turn right onto West Broad Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Broad Street
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Turn left onto North Poplar Street
7.3 mi · 10 min · North Poplar Street
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Turn right
32.5 mi · 47 min
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Turn left onto North College Street
70 m · 10 sec · North College Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North College Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Wallace.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
32.5 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Concord and Mostly Sunny near Wallace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Wallace?
The road trip is about 190 miles (305.7 km) and usually takes 04h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Laurinburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.9 miles from Concord and 95.1 miles from Wallace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.5 miles (247 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.54 one way or $53.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Concord and Mostly Sunny near Wallace.
Stop Ideas Near East Laurinburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Laurinburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Wallace. Straight-line distance: 153.46 mi (246.97 km).
#1 Concord
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
| Population | 98,500 |
| Coordinates | 35.4088800, -80.5815800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wallace
Place in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,859 |
| Coordinates | 34.7357200, -77.9952600 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wallace (-77.99526, 34.73572)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $26.54 | $53.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.67 | $59.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.01 | $64.03 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.68 | $75.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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