How far is Elizabethton, TN from Roan Mountain, TN?
The driving distance from Elizabethton, TN to Roan Mountain, TN is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethton and Roan Mountain.
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Start on the route
50 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto East Elk Avenue
639 ft · 17 sec · East Elk Avenue
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Continue on Rod Swift Bridge
14.4 mi · 20 min · Rod Swift Bridge
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Turn right 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 Elizabethton 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.
Rod Swift Bridge
Continue on Rod Swift Bridge
14.4 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Elizabethton 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 Elizabethton to Roan Mountain?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oak Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Elizabethton and 8.8 miles from Roan Mountain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elizabethton and Sunny near Roan Mountain.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethton and Roan Mountain. Straight-line distance: 13.12 mi (21.11 km).
#1 Elizabethton
City in Tennessee
| Population | 13,479 |
| Coordinates | 36.3487200, -82.2106900 |
| Altitude | 465 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.90 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
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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