How far is Elkin, NC from Wilmington, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Elkin and Wilmington is 215.17 miles (346.28 km).

Flight distance from Elkin, NC to Wilmington, NC is 215.17 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Elkin to Wilmington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Elkin, North Carolina to Wilmington, North Carolina is: 271.37 miles (436.73 km) by car.

Driving from Elkin to Wilmington will take approximately 04 hours 15 minutes.

#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

The largest city in the state of North Carolina. It is located on the Cape Fear River in southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the USS North Carolina battleship and the Cape Fear Museum.

Population	124794
GPS Coordinates	34°13'33"N 77°56'41"W
Latitude	34.2257300
Longitude	-77.9447100
Altitude	9
Country	United States

Starting point in Elkin: (-80.848459,36.244403)
Ending point in Wilmington: South 3rd Street (-77.944833,34.225717)

Estimated Travel Time Between Elkin and Wilmington

The distance between Elkin and Wilmington is 437 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 51 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 Wilmington. The current time is 14:46:39.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	09 hours 02 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	06 hours 47 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	05 hours 25 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	04 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	03 hours 52 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	03 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	03 hours 23 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 36.25 liters (9.58 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elkin and Wilmington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elkin to Wilmington is $30.89 (diesel $40.63).

North Carolina gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.23	$3.63	$4.01	$4.24
Total	$30.89	$34.77	$38.4	$40.63

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 Wilmington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.