How far is Walkertown, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Walkertown, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walkertown and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walkertown and Wilmington.
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Start on Wire Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Wire Road
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Turn right onto McLean Chapel Church Road
1 mi · 1 min · McLean Chapel Church Road
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Turn left
1514 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Bunnlevel Erwin Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Bunnlevel Erwin Road
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto Old Cut Off Road
1459 ft · 37 sec · Old Cut Off Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Iris Bryant Road
88 m · 7 sec · Iris Bryant Road
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Continue on Antioch Church Road
3038 ft · 1 min · Antioch Church Road
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Dorman Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dorman Road
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Continue on Arrowhead Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Arrowhead Road
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Continue on Long Branch Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Long Branch Road
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Turn straight onto Pope Road
1208 ft · 19 sec · Pope Road
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Continue on North Spring Branch Road
1.4 km · 1 min · North Spring Branch Road
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Turn left onto Green Path Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Green Path Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Timothy Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Timothy Road
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Turn left onto Maple Grove Church Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Maple Grove Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road
1605 ft · 29 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
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Turn left onto Old Crow Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Crow Road
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Turn right onto Harnett-Dunn Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Harnett-Dunn Highway
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Take the ramp right
1427 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
79 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Continue on North College Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North College Road
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
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Turn left onto North Kerr Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Kerr Avenue
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Turn right onto Market Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto South 16th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South 16th Street
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Turn right onto Wooster Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Wooster Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
28 m · 2 sec · South 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Walkertown and Wilmington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Harnett-Dunn Highway
Merge slight left
79 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Walkertown and Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walkertown to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Warsaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.4 miles from Walkertown and 49.3 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.05 one way or $30.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Walkertown and Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Warsaw
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 Warsaw.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walkertown and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 88.3 mi (142.1 km).
#1 Walkertown
City in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 4,331 |
| Coordinates | 35.2857200, -78.8136300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilmington
The largest city in the state of North Carolina.
| Population | 124,794 |
| Coordinates | 34.2257300, -77.9447100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 3rd Street (-77.944833, 34.225717)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $15.05 | $30.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.83 | $33.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.16 | $36.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.37 | $42.74 |
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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