How far is Wilmington, NC from Walkertown, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Walkertown, NC is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
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.
Town in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Walkertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Walkertown.
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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
79 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 50, NC 55: Newton Grove
1455 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Harnett-Dunn Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Harnett-Dunn Highway
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Turn left onto Old Crow Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Crow Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road
1605 ft · 31 sec · Oak Grove Church 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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Turn right onto Timothy Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Timothy Road
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Turn straight onto Green Path Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Green Path Road
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Turn right onto North Spring Branch Road
1.4 km · 1 min · North Spring Branch Road
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Continue on Pope Road
1208 ft · 19 sec · Pope Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Long Branch Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Long Branch Road
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Continue on Arrowhead Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Arrowhead Road
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Continue on Dorman Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dorman Road
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Antioch Church Road
1 km · 1 min · Antioch Church Road
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Turn left onto Old Cut Off Road
1459 ft · 36 sec · Old Cut Off Road
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Turn straight onto South 13th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South 13th Street
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Turn right onto Bunnlevel Erwin Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Bunnlevel Erwin Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1514 ft · 30 sec
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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 onto Wire Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Wire Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wire Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Walkertown.
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
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.
Sunny leaving Wilmington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Walkertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Walkertown?
The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Magnolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Wilmington and 58.7 miles from Walkertown.
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 29.3 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 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilmington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Walkertown.
Stop Ideas Near Magnolia
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 Magnolia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Walkertown. Straight-line distance: 88.3 mi (142.1 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 Walkertown
City in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 4,331 |
| Coordinates | 35.2857200, -78.8136300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walkertown (-78.81363, 35.28572)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.38 | $36.76 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.83 | $39.66 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
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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