How far is Wilmington, NC from La Grange, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to La Grange, NC is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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 55m.
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 Duplin County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and La Grange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and La Grange.
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Start on South 3rd Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South 3rd Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
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Turn left onto North College Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North College Road
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Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
47.2 mi · 51 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 East, NC 903: Magnolia, Kenansville
1605 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto South Kenansville Bypass
7.3 mi · 10 min · South Kenansville Bypass
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Continue on North North Carolina Highway 11 and 903
8.7 mi · 12 min · North North Carolina Highway 11 and 903
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right
135 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Piney Grove Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Piney Grove Road
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Continue on Burncoat Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Burncoat Road
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Turn left onto Smith-Grady Road
2 mi · 3 min · Smith-Grady Road
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Continue on Hardy Bridge Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hardy Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Jenny Lind Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Jenny Lind Road
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Caswell Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and La Grange.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Michael Jordan Highway
Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
47.2 mi · 00h 51m
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 leaving Wilmington and Sunny near La Grange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to La Grange?
The road trip is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Teachey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Wilmington and 45.8 miles from La Grange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.83 one way or $25.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wilmington and Sunny near La Grange.
Stop Ideas Near Teachey
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 Teachey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and La Grange. Straight-line distance: 75.22 mi (121.06 km).
#1 Wilmington
The largest city in the state of North Carolina.
| Population | 124,794 |
| Coordinates | 34.2257300, -77.9447100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Grange
Town in Lenoir County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,614 |
| Coordinates | 35.3068300, -77.7880300 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Grange (-77.78803, 35.30683)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.83 | $25.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.48 | $30.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.22 | $36.44 |
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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