How far is Wilsons Mills, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Wilsons Mills, NC to Concord, NC is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.46 mi
02h 39m
Flight
125.78 mi
202.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.78 mi
Kilometers
202.43 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.46 mi
Kilometers
240.54 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sat, Apr 18, 9:37 AM EDT
Return by in Wilsons Mills
Sat, Apr 18, 12:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilsons Mills
2026-04-18T06:58
Arrive Concord
Sat, Apr 18, 9:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilsons Mills
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
Siler City
NC

Town in western Chatham County, North Carolina, United States

From Wilsons Mills
71 mi
01h 19m
To Concord
78.5 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wilsons Mills and Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilsons Mills and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on Fire Department Road

    847 ft · 24 sec · Fire Department Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wilson's Mills Road

    1013 ft · 24 sec · Wilson's Mills Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Swift Creek Road

    1880 ft · 55 sec · Swift Creek Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

    9.4 mi · 10 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 East, NC 540 Toll West: Wilmington

    2836 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 540 Toll West

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway

    21.4 mi · 23 min · Triangle Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro

    1111 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1902 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Pittsboro

    1274 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Dixie Drive

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Dixie Drive

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    95 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Brookway Road

    96 m · 13 sec · Brookway Road

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto Albemarle Road

    1385 ft · 23 sec · Albemarle Road

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    30.9 mi · 40 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    2202 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn right

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    875 ft · 27 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 17 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
51.1 mi · 34%
Albemarle Road
41.4 mi · 28%
Triangle Expressway
21.4 mi · 14%
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
9.41 mi · 6%
Swift Creek Road
3.56 mi · 2%
East Dixie Drive
3.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Merge slight left

50.8 mi · 01h 11m

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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
125.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Siler City
01h 19m from Wilsons Mills
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wilsons Mills and Mostly Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wilsons Mills to Concord?

The road trip is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Siler City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Wilsons Mills and 78.5 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.87 one way or $41.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wilsons Mills and Mostly Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Siler City

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

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

RAIL

Burlington

41 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

50 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

55 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Durham

59 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilsons Mills and Concord. Straight-line distance: 125.78 mi (202.43 km).

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#1 Wilsons Mills

Park in the United States of America

Population2,277
Coordinates35.5840500, -78.3558300
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Fire Department Road (-78.355813, 35.58404)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.27 gal
19.96 L · about $20.87
Round trip
$41.75
10.54 gal · 39.92 L
Estimated CO2
46.8 kg one way
Round trip: 93.7 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.87 $41.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.34 $46.68
Premium $4.78 $25.18 $50.36
Diesel $5.62 $29.64 $59.28

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilsons Mills and Concord. The current time is 06:58:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.