How far is Concord, NC from Banner Elk, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Banner Elk, NC is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Banner Elk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Banner Elk.
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Start on Spring Street Southwest
125 m · 18 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
995 ft · 37 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Turn left onto Church Street Northeast
1.8 mi · 4 min · Church Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Davidson Drive Northwest
1255 ft · 27 sec · Davidson Drive Northwest
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Turn left onto Concord Parkway North
1884 ft · 35 sec · Concord Parkway North
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Turn right onto Davidson Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Davidson Highway
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Continue on Davidson Highway
6.1 mi · 9 min · Davidson Highway
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Continue on Sam Furr Road
8.9 mi · 14 min · Sam Furr Road
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Continue straight
6 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
2307 ft · 51 sec
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Take the ramp right toward NC 16 North: Newton
1493 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
17 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto Smyre Farm Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Smyre Farm Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1063 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto McKay Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · McKay Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sigmon Dairy Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Sigmon Dairy Road
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Turn sharp left
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp right toward NC 10: Newton
1385 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
43.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Turn left onto Sunset Drive
778 ft · 39 sec · Sunset Drive
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Turn right onto Ransom Street
98 m · 19 sec · Ransom Street
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Turn left
76 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1272 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Yonahlossee Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Yonahlossee Road
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Turn right onto Cone Road
55 m · 10 sec · Cone Road
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Turn left onto Shulls Mill Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Shulls Mill Road
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Turn left onto Old Turnpike Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shulls Mill Road
2736 ft · 1 min · Shulls Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto NC Highway 105 South
6.3 mi · 11 min · NC Highway 105 South
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Turn right onto Tynecastle Highway
3.8 mi · 8 min · Tynecastle Highway
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Continue on Shawneehaw Avenue South
2524 ft · 2 min · Shawneehaw Avenue South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street East
26 m · 3 sec · Main Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Banner Elk.
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.
NC 10
Merge slight left
43.7 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Concord and Mostly Sunny near Banner Elk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Banner Elk?
The road trip is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brookford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Concord and 57.4 miles from Banner Elk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.04 one way or $32.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Concord and Mostly Sunny near Banner Elk.
Stop Ideas Near Brookford
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 Brookford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Banner Elk. Straight-line distance: 89.12 mi (143.43 km).
#1 Concord
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
| Population | 98,500 |
| Coordinates | 35.4088800, -80.5815800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Banner Elk
Township in Avery County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,082 |
| Coordinates | 36.1631800, -81.8715000 |
| Altitude | 1128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Banner Elk (-81.8715, 36.16318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $16.04 | $32.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.94 | $35.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.35 | $38.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.78 | $45.55 |
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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