How far is Burlington, NC from Boone, NC?

The driving distance from Burlington, NC to Boone, NC is about 134.2 miles (216 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.2 mi
02h 49m
Flight
125.06 mi
201.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.06 mi
Kilometers
201.26 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.2 mi
Kilometers
215.98 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boone
Sun, Apr 12, 12:24 PM EDT
Return by in Burlington
Sun, Apr 12, 3:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-04-12T09:34
Arrive Boone
Sun, Apr 12, 12:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Yadkinville
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Burlington
67 mi
01h 24m
To Boone
67.2 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Boone.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Boone.

  1. 1

    Start on South Church Street

    59 m · 7 sec · South Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Webb Avenue

    809 ft · 25 sec · West Webb Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Fisher Street

    2275 ft · 48 sec · South Fisher Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto South Church Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Church Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Alamance Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Alamance Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 West, I 85 South: Greensboro

    1180 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Sam Hunt Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    18 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Salem Parkway, Yadkinville

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 421 North: Yadkinville

    3269 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Councill Street

    42 m · 6 sec · Councill Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Edgewood Drive

    12 m · 2 sec · Edgewood Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Edgewood Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Boone.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 421 North
81 mi · 60%
Sam Hunt Freeway
31.6 mi · 24%
I 40 West
18.2 mi · 14%
South Church Street
1.35 mi · 1%
Alamance Road
1.21 mi · 1%
South Fisher Street
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

US 421 North

Merge slight right

79.3 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
125.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yadkinville
01h 24m from Burlington
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Boone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Boone?

The road trip is about 134.2 miles (216 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Yadkinville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Burlington and 67.2 miles from Boone.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Boone.

Stop Ideas Near Yadkinville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Yadkinville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yadkinville.

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

37 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

39 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

Lexington

51 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Salisbury

54 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Boone. Straight-line distance: 125.06 mi (201.26 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina.

Population55,599
Coordinates36.0956900, -79.4378000
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Boone

#2 Boone

City in Iowa, United States

Population20,003
Coordinates36.2167900, -81.6745500
Altitude981
CountryUnited States
Start: Burlington (-79.4378, 36.09569)
End: Boone (-81.67455, 36.21679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.93 L · about $18.78
Round trip
$37.55
9.48 gal · 35.86 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.78 $37.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.99 $41.99
Premium $4.78 $22.65 $45.30
Diesel $5.62 $26.66 $53.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Boone. The current time is 09:34:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.