How far is Banner Elk, NC from Cary, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Banner Elk and Cary is 174.68 miles (281.13 km).
Flight distance from Banner Elk, NC to Cary, NC is 174.68 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Banner Elk to Cary with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Banner Elk, North Carolina to Cary, North Carolina is: 200.28 miles (322.33 km) by car.
Driving from Banner Elk to Cary will take approximately 03 hours 26 minutes.
#1 Banner Elk
Township in Avery County, North Carolina
| Population | 1082 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°9'47"N 81°52'17"W |
| Latitude | 36.1631800 |
| Longitude | -81.8715000 |
| Altitude | 1128 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173587 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°47'30"N 78°46'52"W |
| Latitude | 35.7915400 |
| Longitude | -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Cary: North Academy Street (-78.781127,35.79154)
Estimated Travel Time Between Banner Elk and Cary
The distance between Banner Elk and Cary is 322 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 34 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 Banner Elk and Cary. The current time is 01:41:09.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 40 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 00 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 20 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.75 liters (7.07 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Banner Elk and Cary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Banner Elk to Cary is $22.8 (diesel $29.99).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $22.8 | $25.66 | $28.34 | $29.99 |
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 April 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Banner Elk and Cary (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
