Origin
Wallburg, NC
Late night in Wallburg on Saturday
Local time
2:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wallburg, NC to Concord, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
57.7 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wallburg, NC
Bruno Kraler
Concord, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wallburg, NC to Concord, NC covers 57.7 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 85, US 29, State Highway 109 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.9 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 57.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 11m highway drive covering 57.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 85 and US 29. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.9 miles on I 85.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and US 29. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NC 109 / State Highway 109.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NC 109 / State Highway 109): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles (US 29; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.2 miles (US 601): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NC 109 / State Highway 109
Turn left onto NC 109 / State Highway 109
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
17.7 mi into trip
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~23m in
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US 29; US 70
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29; US 70 toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64 West, US 70 West: Charlotte
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64...
8
54.2 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
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US 601
Take the exit onto US 601 toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 58
Toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord...
8
54.3 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
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US 601
Keep slight left at fork onto US 601 toward US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downt...
7
57.6 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
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Spring Street Southwest
Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Wallburg, NC to Concord, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Concord Downtown along the way.
Concord Downtown
54.2 mi in
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~1h 4m
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via US 601
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 28.9 mi | 31m |
| US 29 | 13.2 mi | 16m |
| State Highway 109 | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| I 285 | 3.7 mi | 3m |
| Church Street North | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| US 601 | 1 mi | 1m |
| NC 109 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Cabarrus Avenue West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 28.9 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wallburg, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on Wallburg Road
34 ft
·
6 sec
·
Wallburg Road
2
Turn left onto NC 109
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 109
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on NC 109
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NC 109
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
5
Merge onto US 29; US 70
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US 29; US 70
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29; US 70
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 29; US 70
Toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64 West, US 70 West: Charlotte
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto US 29; US 64; US 70
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 29; US 64; US 70
8
Continue on US 29; US 70
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 29; US 70
9
Continue on I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
3.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
10
Merge onto I 85; US 29; US 52; US 70
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 85; US 29; US 52; US 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 85; US 52
25 mi
·
26 min
·
I 85; US 52
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto US 601
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 601
Exit 58
Toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 601
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 601
Toward US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown
Use the left lane.
14
Turn straight onto Church Street North
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Street North
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cabarrus Avenue West
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
409 ft
·
11 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.8 mi from Wallburg, NC · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Wallburg, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Concord, NC
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.02 one way
$18.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.68 | $21.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Concord, NC
Late night in Concord on Saturday
Local time
2:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Spencer, NC
29 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 11m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wallburg, NC to Concord, NC covers 57.7 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 85, US 29, State Highway 109. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.8 miles from Wallburg, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NC 109 / State Highway 109): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles (US 29; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.2 miles (US 601): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Wallburg, NC to Concord, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Concord Downtown along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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