How far is Boone, NC from Roan Mountain, TN?
The driving distance from Boone, NC to Roan Mountain, TN is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Avery County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boone and Roan Mountain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boone and Roan Mountain.
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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
6.6 mi · 10 min · North US Highway 19E
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Turn left onto Main Street
1077 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boone and Roan Mountain.
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.
Longest stretch
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14.3 mi · 00h 29m
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 Roan Mountain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boone to Roan Mountain?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Banner Elk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Boone and 15 miles from Roan Mountain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.94 one way or $7.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boone and Sunny near Roan Mountain.
Stop Ideas Near Banner Elk
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 Banner Elk.
Gastonia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boone and Roan Mountain. Straight-line distance: 22.11 mi (35.59 km).
#1 Boone
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 20,003 |
| Coordinates | 36.2167900, -81.6745500 |
| Altitude | 981 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roan Mountain
Census-designated place in Carter County, Tennessee
| Population | 1,360 |
| Coordinates | 36.1962300, -82.0704000 |
| Altitude | 786 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roan Mountain (-82.0704, 36.19623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.75 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $6.00 | $12.01 |
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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