How far is Chapel Hill, NC from Boone, NC?
The driving distance from Chapel Hill, NC to Boone, NC is about 83.9 miles (135 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
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 Chapel Hill and Boone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chapel Hill and Boone.
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Start on the route
8 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Chapel Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Devil Fork Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Devil Fork Road
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Turn left onto Flag Pond Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Flag Pond Road
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Continue on Temple Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Temple Hill Road
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Turn left
66 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp right
1537 ft · 38 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 TN 173
1737 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right
1395 ft · 30 sec
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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
5.6 mi · 10 min
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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
14.5 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Banner Elk Highway
6 mi · 11 min · Banner Elk Highway
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Continue on Main Street West
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street West
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Continue on Balm Highway
3.4 mi · 7 min · Balm Highway
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Turn right
3.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Broadstone Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Broadstone Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto NC Highway 105 South
4.7 mi · 9 min · NC Highway 105 South
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Continue straight
89 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
67 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Blowing Rock Road
3175 ft · 1 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 Chapel Hill 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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill to Boone?
The road trip is about 83.9 miles (135 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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 41.9 miles from Chapel Hill and 41.9 miles from Boone.
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 23.1 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 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.72 one way or $23.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Chapel Hill and Mostly Sunny near Boone.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chapel Hill and Boone. Straight-line distance: 60.77 mi (97.8 km).
#1 Chapel Hill
Town in Orange County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 63,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.9428800, -82.7087500 |
| Altitude | 658 |
| 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: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.72 | $23.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.11 | $26.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.14 | $28.29 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.65 | $33.29 |
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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