How far is Wilmington, NC from McLeansville, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to McLeansville, NC is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and McLeansville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and McLeansville.
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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
107.3 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Keep slight left
82.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rock Creek Dairy Road
1498 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Rock Creek Dairy Road
612 ft · 12 sec · Rock Creek Dairy Road
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Turn left onto Burlington Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Burlington Road
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Turn right onto Birch Creek Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Birch Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto McLeansville Road
1944 ft · 48 sec · McLeansville Road
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Turn left onto Frieden Church Road
40 m · 4 sec · Frieden Church Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frieden Church Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and McLeansville.
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
107 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wilmington and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near McLeansville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to McLeansville?
The road trip is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km) and usually takes 03h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.3 miles from Wilmington and 101.2 miles from McLeansville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.32 one way or $56.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wilmington and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near McLeansville.
Stop Ideas Near Benson
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 Benson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and McLeansville. Straight-line distance: 162.08 mi (260.85 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 McLeansville
Township in Guilford County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,021 |
| Coordinates | 36.1073600, -79.6586400 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: McLeansville (-79.65864, 36.10736)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $28.32 | $56.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.67 | $63.33 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.16 | $68.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.21 | $80.42 |
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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