How far is Elkin, NC from Raleigh, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Elkin and Raleigh is 127.74 miles (205.58 km).

Flight distance from Elkin, NC to Raleigh, NC is 127.74 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Elkin to Raleigh with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Elkin, North Carolina to Raleigh, North Carolina is: 150.77 miles (242.64 km) by car.

Driving from Elkin to Raleigh will take approximately 02 hours 25 minutes.

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#1 Elkin

Town in Surry and Wilkes counties in North Carolina, United States

Population 4001
GPS Coordinates 36°14'39"N 80°50'54"W
Latitude 36.2443000
Longitude -80.8484000
Altitude 273
Country United States
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#2 Raleigh

The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. The city is home to a number of Fortune 500 companies, as well as the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, one of the top public universities in the country. Raleigh is also a popular tourist destination, known for its many parks and gardens, its vibrant arts and culture scene, and its mild climate.

Population 474414
GPS Coordinates 35°46'20"N 78°38'19"W
Latitude 35.7721000
Longitude -78.6386100
Altitude 96
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Elkin and Raleigh

The distance between Elkin and Raleigh is 243 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 41 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Elkin and Raleigh. The current time is 14:37:29.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 01 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 46 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 00 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 30 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 09 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 00 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 52 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.14 liters (5.32 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elkin and Raleigh.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elkin to Raleigh is $17.16 (diesel $22.57).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $17.16 $19.32 $21.33 $22.57

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elkin and Raleigh (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Asheville, NC to Elkin 136.34 miles (219 km)

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Driving distance from Cary, NC to Elkin 140.99 miles (227 km)

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Driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Elkin 74.71 miles (120 km)

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Driving distance from Concord, NC to Elkin 71.52 miles (115 km)

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Driving distance from Durham, NC to Elkin 123.99 miles (200 km)

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Driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Elkin 162.64 miles (262 km)

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Driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Elkin 72.69 miles (117 km)

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Driving distance from Greenville, NC to Elkin 231.7 miles (373 km)

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Driving distance from High Point, NC to Elkin 60.74 miles (98 km)

Driving distance from Maine, NC to Elkin 36.35 miles (59 km)

Driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Elkin 144.27 miles (232 km)

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Driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Elkin 271.37 miles (437 km)

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