How far is North Wilkesboro, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from North Wilkesboro, NC to Concord, NC is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
87.58 mi
01h 37m
Flight
60.73 mi
97.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.73 mi
Kilometers
97.74 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.58 mi
Kilometers
140.94 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 2:49 AM EDT
Return by in North Wilkesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Wilkesboro
2026-04-19T01:12
Arrive Concord
Sun, Apr 19, 2:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Wilkesboro
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
Statesville
NC

City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States

From North Wilkesboro
41.4 mi
00h 48m
To Concord
46.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Wilkesboro and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    79 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto B Street

    36 m · 11 sec · B Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cbd Loop

    546 ft · 13 sec · Cbd Loop

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Wilkesboro Boulevard

    1543 ft · 26 sec · Wilkesboro Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Wilkesboro Avenue

    1613 ft · 30 sec · Wilkesboro Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Oakwoods Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Oakwoods Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Oakwoods Road

    34 m · 3 sec · Oakwoods Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Oakwoods Road

    538 ft · 18 sec · Oakwoods Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

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

    2541 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

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

    1005 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Charlotte Highway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Charlotte Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Statesville Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Statesville Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mazeppa Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mazeppa Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Overhead Bridge Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Overhead Bridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Oak Ridge Farm Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Farm Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Oakridge Farm Highway

    1449 ft · 30 sec · Oakridge Farm Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Landis Highway

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Landis Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Deal Road

    1 km · 57 sec · Deal Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Enochville Avenue

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North Enochville Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West C Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West C Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Dale Earnhardt Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Dale Earnhardt Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Cannon Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Cannon Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Concord Parkway North

    1.2 km · 1 min · Concord Parkway North

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Church Street North

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
30 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 South
32 mi · 37%
Oakwoods Road
20.6 mi · 24%
Landis Highway
5.3 mi · 6%
Charlotte Highway
4.22 mi · 5%
North Enochville Avenue
3.8 mi · 4%
West C Street
2.48 mi · 3%
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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
60.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Statesville
00h 48m from North Wilkesboro
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Wilkesboro and Chance Rain Showers near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Wilkesboro to Concord?

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from North Wilkesboro and 46.2 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.24 one way or $24.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Wilkesboro and Chance Rain Showers near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Statesville

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

39 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

41 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

58 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

60 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Wilkesboro and Concord. Straight-line distance: 60.73 mi (97.74 km).

North Wilkesboro

#1 North Wilkesboro

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

Population4,082
Coordinates36.1584700, -81.1475800
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.147558, 36.15852)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.7 L · about $12.24
Round trip
$24.48
6.18 gal · 23.4 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.24 $24.48
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.69 $27.37
Premium $4.78 $14.76 $29.53
Diesel $5.62 $17.38 $34.76

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 North Wilkesboro and Concord. The current time is 01:12:36.

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.