How far is Blowing Rock, NC from Boone, NC?
The driving distance from Blowing Rock, NC to Boone, NC is about 8 miles (12.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Watauga County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blowing Rock and Boone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blowing Rock and Boone.
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Start on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Boulevard
2043 ft · 57 sec · Valley Boulevard
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Continue on James E Holshouser Jr Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · James E Holshouser Jr Highway
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Continue on James E. Holshouser Jr. Highway
4 mi · 6 min · James E. Holshouser Jr. Highway
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Continue on Blowing Rock Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Blowing Rock Road
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Continue on Hardin Street
1458 ft · 42 sec · Hardin Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West King Street
13 m · 2 sec · West King Street
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Turn right onto Councill Street
42 m · 6 sec · Councill Street
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Turn right onto Edgewood Drive
12 m · 2 sec · Edgewood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Edgewood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blowing Rock and Boone.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
James E. Holshouser Jr. Highway
Continue on James E. Holshouser Jr. Highway
3.98 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blowing Rock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blowing Rock to Boone?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.9 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Seven Devils is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Blowing Rock and 4 miles from Boone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.11 one way or $2.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blowing Rock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boone.
Stop Ideas Near Seven Devils
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seven Devils.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blowing Rock and Boone. Straight-line distance: 5.64 mi (9.08 km).
#1 Blowing Rock
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,316 |
| Coordinates | 36.1351300, -81.6776100 |
| Altitude | 1089 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boone
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 20,003 |
| Coordinates | 36.2167900, -81.6745500 |
| Altitude | 981 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boone (-81.67455, 36.21679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.11 | $2.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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