How far is Concord, CA from Walnut Creek, CA?
The driving distance from Concord, CA to Walnut Creek, CA is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Contra Costa County, California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Walnut Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Walnut Creek.
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Start on Willow Pass Road
44 m · 8 sec · Willow Pass Road
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Turn left onto East Street
129 m · 25 sec · East Street
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Turn left onto Salvio Street
1562 ft · 46 sec · Salvio Street
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Turn right onto Concord Avenue
2001 ft · 54 sec · Concord Avenue
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Continue on Concord Avenue
610 ft · 13 sec · Concord Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 242 South
1176 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward North Main Street, Walnut Creek
1287 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street South
1847 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
2109 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street
1278 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Walnut Creek.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
2.41 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Concord and Mostly Sunny near Walnut Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Walnut Creek?
The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pleasant Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Concord and 3.2 miles from Walnut Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.33 one way or $2.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Mostly Sunny near Walnut Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Berkeley Community Media
El Cerrito City Hall
Old Berkeley City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasant Hill.
Martinez station
Emeryville station
Berkeley station
Antioch–Pittsburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Walnut Creek. Straight-line distance: 5.29 mi (8.51 km).
#1 Concord
The third most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.
| Population | 128,544 |
| Coordinates | 37.9779800, -122.0310700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Walnut Creek
The fifth most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.
| Population | 69,936 |
| Coordinates | 37.9063100, -122.0649600 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-122.064521, 37.906436)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $1.33 | $2.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
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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