How far is Locust, NC from Wilmington, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Locust and Wilmington is 157.92 miles (254.15 km).

Flight distance from Locust, NC to Wilmington, NC is 157.92 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Locust to Wilmington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Locust, North Carolina to Wilmington, North Carolina is: 178.18 miles (286.75 km) by car.

Driving from Locust to Wilmington will take approximately 02 hours 57 minutes.

#1 Locust

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

Population	3270
GPS Coordinates	35°15'36"N 80°25'31"W
Latitude	35.2598700
Longitude	-80.4253400
Altitude	221
Country	United States

The largest city in the state of North Carolina. It is located on the Cape Fear River in southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the USS North Carolina battleship and the Cape Fear Museum.

Population	124794
GPS Coordinates	34°13'33"N 77°56'41"W
Latitude	34.2257300
Longitude	-77.9447100
Altitude	9
Country	United States

Starting point in Locust: NC 24 (-80.425409,35.26012)
Ending point in Wilmington: South 3rd Street (-77.944833,34.225717)

Estimated Travel Time Between Locust and Wilmington

The distance between Locust and Wilmington is 287 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 11 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Locust and Wilmington. The current time is 17:55:58.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	05 hours 56 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	04 hours 27 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	03 hours 33 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	02 hours 58 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 32 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 22 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 13 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.8 liters (6.29 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Locust and Wilmington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Locust to Wilmington is $20.28 (diesel $26.68).

North Carolina gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.23	$3.63	$4.01	$4.24
Total	$20.28	$22.83	$25.21	$26.68

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 01, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Locust and Wilmington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.