How far is Elkin, NC from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Elkin, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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 01h 16m.
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.
City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkin and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkin and Charlotte.
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Start on the route
84 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
797 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Bridge Street
1549 ft · 32 sec · South Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
900 ft · 23 sec · Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Bridge Street
679 ft · 19 sec · North Bridge Street
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Turn straight onto Winston Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Winston Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1285 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
47.1 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
2.5 mi · 3 min · I-77 South
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Continue on I 77 South
2.1 mi · 2 min · I 77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South
2.3 mi · 3 min · I 77 South
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Continue on I-77 South
1990 ft · 26 sec · I-77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
4 mi · 5 min · I-77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
2.9 mi · 3 min · I-77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
2.9 mi · 4 min · I-77 South
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Take the exit slight right toward I 277, NC 16: Brookshire Freeway
797 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 277 South, NC 16 South: Brookshire Freeway East
2216 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right onto Brookshire Freeway
1.1 km · 1 min · Brookshire Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Eleventh Street, Church Street, Tryon Street
709 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on West 11th Street
140 m · 14 sec · West 11th Street
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Turn right onto North Tryon Street
3010 ft · 1 min · North Tryon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elkin and Charlotte.
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.
Winston Road
Merge slight left
47.1 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Sunny leaving Elkin and Sunny near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elkin to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Elkin and 37.4 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elkin and Sunny near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Statesville
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 Statesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkin and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 70.28 mi (113.11 km).
#1 Elkin
Town in Surry and Wilkes counties in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,001 |
| Coordinates | 36.2443000, -80.8484000 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlotte
The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.
| Population | 900,350 |
| Coordinates | 35.2270900, -80.8431300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.46 | $20.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.69 | $23.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.61 | $25.23 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.85 | $29.69 |
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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