How far is Walkertown, NC from Concord, NC?
The driving distance from Walkertown, NC to Concord, NC is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walkertown and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walkertown and Concord.
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Start on Penland Cove Road
31 m · 7 sec · Penland Cove Road
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Turn right onto North Fork Right Fork Road
2570 ft · 2 min · North Fork Right Fork Road
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Continue on North Fork Right Fork Road
1.5 km · 4 min · North Fork Right Fork Road
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Turn left onto North Fork Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Fork Road
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Turn straight onto Montreat Road
1666 ft · 47 sec · Montreat Road
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Turn left onto 1st Street
786 ft · 27 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Charlotte Street
1260 ft · 47 sec · Charlotte Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East State Street
1156 ft · 28 sec · East State Street
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Take the ramp straight
65.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Old US 70
873 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street
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Turn straight onto Conover Boulevard East
2967 ft · 1 min · Conover Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Thornburg Drive Southeast
2.4 mi · 4 min · Thornburg Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Mt Olive Church Road
1 km · 1 min · Mt Olive Church Road
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Continue on Mount Olive Church Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mount Olive Church Road
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Turn right onto Bethany Church Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Bethany Church Road
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Turn left onto NC 16
17.3 mi · 23 min · NC 16
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville
1554 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right
21.6 mi · 33 min
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Take the ramp straight toward I 85 North: Salisbury
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord, Downtown
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord, Downtown
762 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North
3097 ft · 48 sec · Concord Parkway North
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Turn straight onto Church Street North
2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North
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Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
995 ft · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Walkertown and Concord.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East State Street
Take the ramp straight
65.9 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Walkertown 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 Walkertown to Concord?
The road trip is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Brookford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Walkertown and 72.5 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.62 one way or $37.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Walkertown and Chance Rain Showers near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Brookford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walkertown and Concord. Straight-line distance: 100.25 mi (161.34 km).
#1 Walkertown
City in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 5,290 |
| Coordinates | 35.6534500, -82.3390100 |
| Altitude | 773 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Concord
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
| Population | 98,500 |
| Coordinates | 35.4088800, -80.5815800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $3.96 | $18.62 | $37.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.82 | $41.63 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.46 | $44.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.43 | $52.87 |
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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