How far is La Grange, NC from Wilmington, NC?

The driving distance from La Grange, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 92.6 miles (149 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
92.58 mi
01h 33m
Flight
75.22 mi
121.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.22 mi
Kilometers
121.06 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.58 mi
Kilometers
148.99 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilmington
Sat, Apr 18, 10:01 PM EDT
Return by in La Grange
Sat, Apr 18, 11:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Grange
2026-04-18T20:27
Arrive Wilmington
Sat, Apr 18, 10:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Grange
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
Teachey
NC

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

From La Grange
45.7 mi
00h 46m
To Wilmington
46.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between La Grange and Wilmington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Grange and Wilmington.

  1. 1

    Start on South Caswell Street

    4.8 mi · 7 min · South Caswell Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hardy Bridge Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hardy Bridge Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Smith-Grady Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Smith-Grady Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Burncoat Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Burncoat Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Piney Grove Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Piney Grove Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    60 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    25 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    16.2 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit left

    1578 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    47.1 mi · 51 min

  12. 12

    Continue on North College Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North College Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Kerr Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Kerr Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Market Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Market Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 16th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South 16th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wooster Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    28 m · 2 sec · South 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Grange and Wilmington.

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Piney Grove Road
51.2 mi · 55%
South Caswell Street
4.79 mi · 5%
Hardy Bridge Road
3.52 mi · 4%
Burncoat Road
2.29 mi · 2%
Market Street
2.26 mi · 2%
Smith-Grady Road
2.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Piney Grove Road

Merge slight left

47.1 mi · 00h 51m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
75.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Teachey
00h 46m from La Grange
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving La Grange and Mostly Sunny near Wilmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Grange to Wilmington?

The road trip is about 92.6 miles (149 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Teachey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from La Grange and 46.9 miles from Wilmington.

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

The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Grange and Mostly Sunny near Wilmington.

Stop Ideas Near Teachey

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

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

BUS

Jacksonville, NC

54 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
BUS

Wilmington, NC

59 mi away
505 Cando St
BUS

Kinston, NC

65 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

68 mi away
1615 East Beech Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Grange and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 75.22 mi (121.06 km).

La Grange

#1 La Grange

Town in Lenoir County, North Carolina, United States

Population2,614
Coordinates35.3068300, -77.7880300
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Wilmington

#2 Wilmington

The largest city in the state of North Carolina.

Population124,794
Coordinates34.2257300, -77.9447100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: South Caswell Street (-77.788143, 35.306879)
End: South 3rd Street (-77.944833, 34.225717)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.37 L · about $12.95
Round trip
$25.90
6.54 gal · 24.74 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.95 $25.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.48 $28.97
Premium $4.78 $15.62 $31.25
Diesel $5.62 $18.39 $36.78

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between La Grange and Wilmington. The current time is 20:27:58.

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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.