How far is Boone, NC from Chapel Hill, NC?
The driving distance from Boone, NC to Chapel Hill, NC is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in North Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boone and Chapel Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boone and Chapel Hill.
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Start on Edgewood Drive
12 m · 2 sec · Edgewood Drive
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Turn left onto Councill Street
42 m · 11 sec · Councill Street
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Turn left onto West King Street
13 m · 3 sec · West King Street
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Turn right onto Hardin Street
1458 ft · 36 sec · Hardin Street
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Continue on Blowing Rock Road
3175 ft · 1 min · Blowing Rock Road
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Turn right
4.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Broadstone Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Broadstone Road
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Turn left
14.3 mi · 29 min
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Turn slight right onto North US Highway 19E
14.5 mi · 21 min · North US Highway 19E
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Turn left onto Simerly Creek Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Simerly Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.6 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Unicoi Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Unicoi Drive
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Turn left
2073 ft · 47 sec
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Take the ramp left
1738 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
11.1 mi · 13 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19W, TN 352
1530 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left
147 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Temple Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Temple Hill Road
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Continue on Flag Pond Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Flag Pond Road
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Turn right onto Devil Fork Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Devil Fork Road
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road
1562 ft · 1 min · Chapel Hill Road
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Continue on Chapel Hill Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Chapel Hill Road
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Turn right
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boone and Chapel Hill.
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.
North US Highway 19E
Turn slight right onto North US Highway 19E
14.5 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Boone and Sunny near Chapel Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boone to Chapel Hill?
The road trip is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Richlands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Boone and 45.4 miles from Chapel Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.24 one way or $24.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boone and Sunny near Chapel Hill.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boone and Chapel Hill. Straight-line distance: 60.77 mi (97.8 km).
#1 Boone
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 20,003 |
| Coordinates | 36.2167900, -81.6745500 |
| Altitude | 981 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chapel Hill
Town in Orange County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 63,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.9428800, -82.7087500 |
| Altitude | 658 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-82.708707, 35.942917)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.69 | $27.37 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.76 | $29.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.38 | $34.76 |
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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