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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.96 mi
04h 14m
Flight
153.46 mi
246.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.46 mi
Kilometers
246.97 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.96 mi
Kilometers
305.71 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wallace
Wed, May 13, 1:27 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Wed, May 13, 5:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-05-12T21:13
Arrive Wallace
Wed, May 13, 1:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
East Laurinburg
NC

Human settlement in Scotland County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Concord
94.9 mi
02h 07m
To Wallace
95.1 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph ENE
Destination
Wallace Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Tuesday
Using Murraysville as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NE

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.

  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

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.9 mi · 16 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    18.9 mi · 20 min · American Indian Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, US 301 North: Lumberton, Fayetteville

    3084 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 301 North: Lumberton, Fayetteville

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 211: Lumberton, Red Springs

    937 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Roberts Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Roberts Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Elizabethtown Road

    15.1 mi · 23 min · East Elizabethtown Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    34 m · 2 sec

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight left

    124 m · 11 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Peanut Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Peanut Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Broad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Broad Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Poplar Street

    7.3 mi · 10 min · North Poplar Street

  33. 33

    Turn right

    32.5 mi · 47 min

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North College Street

    70 m · 10 sec · North College Street

  35. 35

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
31.9 mi · 17%
Andrew Jackson Highway
31.2 mi · 16%
American Indian Highway
18.9 mi · 10%
East Elizabethtown Road
16.9 mi · 9%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.9 mi · 8%
North Poplar Street
7.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
153.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Laurinburg
02h 07m from Concord
Leave By
8:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Laurinburg, 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 East Laurinburg.

RAIL

Hamlet

26 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Dillon

40 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Southern Pines

45 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

60 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Wallace. Straight-line distance: 153.46 mi (246.97 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Wallace

Place in North Carolina, United States of America

Population3,859
Coordinates34.7357200, -77.9952600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Wallace (-77.99526, 34.73572)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.7 gal
25.37 L · about $26.54
Round trip
$53.08
13.4 gal · 50.74 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 119.1 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in North Carolina · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Wallace. The current time is 21:13:42.

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.