Trip from Wallace, NC to Concord, NC

Drive Time

3h 36m

Distance

202.7 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Wallace, NC to Concord, NC covers 202.7 miles and takes about 3h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Main Street, Tomahawk Highway, West Broad Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.61 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

101.4 miles from Wallace, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 36m drive with frequent turns across 202.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Main Street	0 mi	0m
Tomahawk Highway	0 mi	0m
West Broad Street	0 mi	0m
Peanut Road	0 mi	0m
the route	0 mi	0m
North Roberts Avenue	0 mi	0m
I 74	0 mi	0m
I 74 West	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: East Main Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on North College Street

2

Turn right onto East Main Street

3

Continue on Tomahawk Highway

4

Keep slight right

5

At the end of the road, turn left

6

Turn right onto West Broad Street

7

Turn left onto Peanut Road

8

Turn right

9

Turn left

10

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

11

Exit the roundabout

12

Turn right onto North Roberts Avenue

13

Take the ramp slight right

14

Merge slight left

15

Take the exit slight right toward I 74, US 74: Wilmington, Rockingham

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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West, US 74 West: Rockingham

17

Merge slight left onto American Indian Highway

18

Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

19

Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

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Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

21

Continue on East Caswell Street

22

Continue on Salisbury Street

23

Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

24

Turn right

25

Continue straight

26

Continue straight

27

Turn left

28

Turn right

29

Take the exit straight toward Union Street South

30

Continue on Branchview Drive Southeast

31

Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southeast

32

Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

33

Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

34

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 101.4 miles from Wallace, NC.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 101.4 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Wallace, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Wallace, NC

This is one driving day of about 202.7 miles and 3h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wallace, NC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Darlington, SC

101 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Concord, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Concord, NC.

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 101.4 mi from Wallace, NC

Fayetteville, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Darlington, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.4 miles from Wallace, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.96	$31.61	$63.22
midgrade	$4.43	$35.34	$70.69
premium	$4.78	$38.13	$76.26
diesel	$5.62	$44.88	$89.76

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 70.9 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Wallace, NC to Concord, NC covers 202.7 miles and takes about 3h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Main Street, Tomahawk Highway, West Broad Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 101.4 miles from Wallace, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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