How far is Concord, NC from Weaverville, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Weaverville, NC is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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
141.27 mi
03h 07m
Flight
113.01 mi
181.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.01 mi
Kilometers
181.88 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.27 mi
Kilometers
227.35 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weaverville
Sat, May 23, 9:52 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sat, May 23, 12:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-05-23T06:44
Arrive Weaverville
Sat, May 23, 9:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Valdese
NC

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

From Concord
70.6 mi
01h 33m
To Weaverville
70.7 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 18 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 37 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Street Northeast

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Church Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Davidson Drive Northwest

    1255 ft · 27 sec · Davidson Drive Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Concord Parkway North

    1884 ft · 35 sec · Concord Parkway North

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Davidson Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Davidson Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Davidson Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Davidson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Sam Furr Road

    8.9 mi · 14 min · Sam Furr Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2307 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward NC 16 North: Newton

    1493 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 22 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bethany Church Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bethany Church Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mount Olive Church Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mount Olive Church Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Mt Olive Church Road

    1 km · 1 min · Mt Olive Church Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Conover Boulevard East

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Conover Boulevard East

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    1193 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25

    787 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Merrimon Avenue

    32 m · 5 sec · Merrimon Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    77 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street

  25. 25

    Take the ramp right

    1885 ft · 46 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward New Stock Road

    972 ft · 27 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto New Stock Road

    49 m · 11 sec · New Stock Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Weaverville Road

    2629 ft · 1 min · Weaverville Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Merrimon Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Merrimon Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn sharp left onto Central Avenue

    18 m · 4 sec · Central Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Merchants Alley

    61 m · 9 sec · Merchants Alley

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Merchants Alley

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Conover Boulevard East
79.1 mi · 56%
NC 16 North
17.3 mi · 12%
Sam Furr Road
15.3 mi · 11%
Davidson Highway
8.93 mi · 6%
Broadway Street
5.53 mi · 4%
Billy Graham Freeway
4.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Conover Boulevard East

Merge slight left

76.9 mi · 01h 28m

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
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
113 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valdese
01h 33m from Concord
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Concord and Patchy Fog near Weaverville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Valdese is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Concord and 70.7 miles from Weaverville.

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

The direct path is about 113 miles (181.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.73 one way or $39.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Valdese

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

64 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

87 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

89 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Spartanburg

94 mi away
290 Magnolia St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Weaverville. Straight-line distance: 113.01 mi (181.88 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Weaverville

Town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population4,039
Coordinates35.6970500, -82.5606900
Altitude664
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Weaverville (-82.56069, 35.69705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.87 L · about $19.73
Round trip
$39.45
9.96 gal · 37.74 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.73 $39.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.06 $44.11
Premium $4.78 $23.79 $47.59
Diesel $5.62 $28.01 $56.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Weaverville. The current time is 06:44:34.

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.