How far is Wilkesboro, NC from Concord, NC?
The driving distance from Wilkesboro, NC to Concord, NC is about 93.2 miles (150 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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 01h 34m.
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.
City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilkesboro and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilkesboro and Concord.
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Start on West Main Street
58 m · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Cherry Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Cherry Street
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Turn left
1423 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
19.9 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South: Statesville, Charlotte
2541 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 21, NC 115: Troutman
1005 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Charlotte Highway
4.2 mi · 7 min · Charlotte Highway
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Continue on Statesville Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Statesville Highway
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Turn left onto Mazeppa Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Mazeppa Road
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Turn right onto Overhead Bridge Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Overhead Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Oak Ridge Farm Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Farm Highway
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Continue on Oakridge Farm Highway
1449 ft · 30 sec · Oakridge Farm Highway
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Turn right onto Landis Highway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Landis Highway
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Turn right onto Deal Road
1 km · 57 sec · Deal Road
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Turn left onto North Enochville Avenue
3.8 mi · 6 min · North Enochville Avenue
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Turn left onto West C Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · West C Street
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Turn right onto Dale Earnhardt Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Dale Earnhardt Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Cannon Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Cannon Boulevard
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Continue on Concord Parkway North
1.2 km · 1 min · 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 · 38 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 Wilkesboro and Concord.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving 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 Wilkesboro to Concord?
The road trip is about 93.2 miles (150 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 41.2 miles from Wilkesboro and 52 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Statesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilkesboro and Concord. Straight-line distance: 60.39 mi (97.19 km).
#1 Wilkesboro
Town in and the county seat of Wilkes County, North Carolina
| Population | 3,430 |
| Coordinates | 36.1459600, -81.1606400 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| 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: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $13.03 | $26.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.57 | $29.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.72 | $31.44 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.50 | $37.01 |
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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