How far is Banner Elk, NC from Durham, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Banner Elk and Durham is 166.42 miles (267.82 km).
Flight distance from Banner Elk, NC to Durham, NC is 166.42 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Banner Elk to Durham with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Banner Elk, North Carolina to Durham, North Carolina is: 183.29 miles (294.97 km) by car.
Driving from Banner Elk to Durham will take approximately 03 hours 10 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 Durham
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. It is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Durham is known for its college basketball team, the Duke Blue Devils, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Nasher Museum of Art and the Carolina Theatre.
| Population | 285897 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°59'39"N 78°53'55"W |
| Latitude | 35.9940300 |
| Longitude | -78.8986200 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Durham: (-78.898591,35.994064)
Estimated Travel Time Between Banner Elk and Durham
The distance between Banner Elk and Durham is 295 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 16 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 Durham. The current time is 09:59:49.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 06 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 34 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 03 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.48 liters (6.47 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Banner Elk and Durham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Banner Elk to Durham is $20.86 (diesel $27.44).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $20.86 | $23.48 | $25.93 | $27.44 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Banner Elk and Durham (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
