How far is Avon, NC from Kill Devil Hills, NC?

The driving distance from Avon, NC to Kill Devil Hills, NC is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.42 mi
01h 05m
Flight
47.8 mi
76.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.8 mi
Kilometers
76.92 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.42 mi
Kilometers
82.76 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kill Devil Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 3:11 AM EDT
Return by in Avon
Thu, Apr 16, 4:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon
2026-04-16T02:05
Arrive Kill Devil Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 3:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avon
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
Wanchese
NC

Township in Dare County, North Carolina

From Avon
25.7 mi
00h 32m
To Kill Devil Hills
25.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Avon Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Thursday
Using Wanchese as the closest live forecast in the Dare County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Avon and Kill Devil Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avon and Kill Devil Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Methodist Church Road

    13 m · 5 sec · Methodist Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harbor Road

    2370 ft · 1 min · Harbor Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Carolina Highway 12

    17.2 mi · 28 min · North Carolina Highway 12

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    59 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    23.7 mi · 34 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Croatan Highway

    9.6 mi · 16 min · South Croatan Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    1263 ft · 40 sec · West 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Creek Street

    646 ft · 28 sec · Creek Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Creek Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avon and Kill Devil Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Carolina Highway 12
40.9 mi · 80%
South Croatan Highway
9.62 mi · 19%
Harbor Road
0.45 mi · 1%
West 3rd Street
0.24 mi
Creek Street
0.12 mi
Methodist Church Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

North Carolina Highway 12

Exit the roundabout

23.7 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wanchese
00h 32m from Avon
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Avon and Mostly Sunny near Kill Devil Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avon to Kill Devil Hills?

The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Wanchese is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Avon and 25.7 miles from Kill Devil Hills.

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

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.17 one way or $14.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Avon and Mostly Sunny near Kill Devil Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Wanchese

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

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

BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

116 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avon and Kill Devil Hills. Straight-line distance: 47.8 mi (76.92 km).

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#1 Avon

Avon is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.3521200, -75.5104300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Kill Devil Hills

#2 Kill Devil Hills

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population7,413
Coordinates36.0307200, -75.6760100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Methodist Church Road (-75.51052, 35.352109)
End: Creek Street (-75.67581, 36.030799)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.87 L · about $7.17
Round trip
$14.34
3.62 gal · 13.74 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.17 $14.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.02 $16.03
Premium $4.78 $8.65 $17.30
Diesel $5.62 $10.18 $20.36

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Avon and Kill Devil Hills. The current time is 02:05:35.

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.