How far is Mount Gilead, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Mount Gilead, NC to Concord, NC is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.72 mi
02h 38m
Flight
95.14 mi
153.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.14 mi
Kilometers
153.12 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.72 mi
Kilometers
229.69 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sat, Apr 18, 12:12 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Gilead
Sat, Apr 18, 2:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Gilead
2026-04-17T21:33
Arrive Concord
Sat, Apr 18, 12:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Gilead
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
Ronda
NC

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

From Mount Gilead
65.9 mi
01h 19m
To Concord
76.8 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Gilead and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Flat Springs Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Flat Springs Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    10.8 mi · 18 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    28.8 mi · 41 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    22.3 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South: Statesville, Charlotte

    2541 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 21, NC 115: Troutman

    1005 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Charlotte Highway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Charlotte Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Statesville Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Statesville Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mazeppa Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mazeppa Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Overhead Bridge Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Overhead Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Oak Ridge Farm Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Farm Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Oakridge Farm Highway

    1449 ft · 30 sec · Oakridge Farm Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Landis Highway

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Landis Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Deal Road

    1 km · 57 sec · Deal Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Enochville Avenue

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North Enochville Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West C Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West C Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Dale Earnhardt Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Dale Earnhardt Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Cannon Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Cannon Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Concord Parkway North

    1.2 km · 1 min · Concord Parkway North

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Church Street North

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Flat Springs Road
59.7 mi · 42%
I 77 South
32 mi · 22%
Landis Highway
5.3 mi · 4%
Charlotte Highway
4.22 mi · 3%
North Enochville Avenue
3.8 mi · 3%
West C Street
2.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 77 South

Merge slight left

31.5 mi · 00h 35m

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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.6 mi
95.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ronda
01h 19m from Mount Gilead
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Gilead and Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Gilead to Concord?

The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Ronda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Mount Gilead and 76.8 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.96 one way or $39.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Gilead and Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Ronda

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

64 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

66 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

Salisbury

75 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

76 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Gilead and Concord. Straight-line distance: 95.14 mi (153.12 km).

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#1 Mount Gilead

Town in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States

Population1,141
Coordinates36.2681800, -81.9090000
Altitude945
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.909048, 36.268198)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.06 L · about $19.96
Round trip
$39.93
10.08 gal · 38.12 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.96 $39.93
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.32 $44.64
Premium $4.78 $24.08 $48.16
Diesel $5.62 $28.34 $56.69

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Gilead and Concord. The current time is 21:33:21.

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.