How far is Elkin, NC from Flat Rock, NC?
The driving distance from Elkin, NC to Flat Rock, NC is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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 Surry 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 Elkin and Flat Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkin and Flat Rock.
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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
1.5 mi · 3 min · Winston Road
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Take the ramp slight right
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Charles M Shelton Highway
16 mi · 17 min · Charles M Shelton Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 89: Mount Airy, Galax
2306 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto West Pine Street
10.9 mi · 18 min · West Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elkin and Flat Rock.
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.
Charles M Shelton Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Charles M Shelton Highway
16 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Elkin and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Flat Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elkin to Flat Rock?
The road trip is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Dobson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Elkin and 15.7 miles from Flat Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Elkin and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Flat Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Dobson
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 Dobson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkin and Flat Rock. Straight-line distance: 24.15 mi (38.87 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 Flat Rock
Township in Surry County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,556 |
| Coordinates | 36.5123600, -80.5697800 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flat Rock (-80.56978, 36.51236)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.92 | $9.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
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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