How far is Wallburg, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Wallburg, NC to Concord, NC is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
55.49 mi
01h 02m
Flight
48.39 mi
77.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.39 mi
Kilometers
77.88 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.49 mi
Kilometers
89.31 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Fri, Apr 17, 7:32 PM EDT
Return by in Wallburg
Fri, Apr 17, 8:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wallburg
2026-04-17T18:30
Arrive Concord
Fri, Apr 17, 7:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wallburg
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
Spencer
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Wallburg
28.8 mi
00h 31m
To Concord
26.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
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 Wallburg and Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wallburg and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on Wallburg Road

    10 m · 6 sec · Wallburg Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 109

    7.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 109

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1104 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64 West, US 70 West: Charlotte

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    24.9 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown

    944 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Church Street North

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

    995 ft · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 Business South
36.4 mi · 66%
State Highway 109
17.5 mi · 32%
Church Street North
2.24 mi · 4%
US 29 South
0.85 mi · 2%
Cabarrus Avenue West
0.19 mi
US 29
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

I 85 Business South

Continue straight

24.9 mi · 00h 27m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
48.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spencer
00h 31m from Wallburg
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wallburg and Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wallburg to Concord?

The road trip is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Wallburg and 26.7 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.76 one way or $15.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wallburg and Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Spencer

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

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

RAIL

Salisbury

3 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

22 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Kannapolis

27 mi away
201 South Main St.
BUS

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

48 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wallburg and Concord. Straight-line distance: 48.39 mi (77.88 km).

Wallburg

#1 Wallburg

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

Population3,125
Coordinates36.0101400, -80.1392100
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Wallburg Road (-80.139325, 36.010147)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.41 L · about $7.76
Round trip
$15.53
3.92 gal · 14.82 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.76 $15.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.68 $17.36
Premium $4.78 $9.36 $18.73
Diesel $5.62 $11.02 $22.05

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Wallburg and Concord. The current time is 18:30:50.

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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.