How far is Elk Park, NC from Mount Gilead, NC?
The driving distance from Elk Park, NC to Mount Gilead, NC is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Park and Mount Gilead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Park and Mount Gilead.
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Start on North US Highway 19E
2927 ft · 1 min · North US Highway 19E
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Turn left onto Banner Elk Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Banner Elk Highway
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Turn left onto Beech Mountain Road
7.9 mi · 11 min · Beech Mountain Road
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Turn slight left onto Flat Springs Road
2817 ft · 46 sec · Flat Springs Road
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Turn right onto Russ Norris Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Russ Norris Road
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Turn straight onto Buckeye Road
3243 ft · 54 sec · Buckeye Road
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Turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Flat Springs Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Flat Springs Road
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Turn left
23 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Park and Mount Gilead.
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.
Beech Mountain Road
Turn left onto Beech Mountain Road
7.86 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elk Park and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Gilead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Park to Mount Gilead?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Beech Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Elk Park and 6.3 miles from Mount Gilead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.06 one way or $4.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elk Park and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Gilead.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Park and Mount Gilead. Straight-line distance: 8.57 mi (13.8 km).
#1 Elk Park
Township in Avery County, North Carolina
| Population | 450 |
| Coordinates | 36.1573500, -81.9781700 |
| Altitude | 962 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Gilead
Town in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,141 |
| Coordinates | 36.2681800, -81.9090000 |
| Altitude | 945 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flat Springs Road (-81.90922, 36.268056)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.30 | $4.61 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.48 | $4.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
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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