How far is Elkin, NC from West Raleigh, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Elkin and West Raleigh is 126.11 miles (202.95 km).
Flight distance from Elkin, NC to West Raleigh, NC is 126.11 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Elkin to West Raleigh with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Elkin, North Carolina to West Raleigh, North Carolina is: 144.27 miles (232.19 km) by car.
Driving from Elkin to West Raleigh will take approximately 02 hours 23 minutes.
#1 Elkin
Town in Surry and Wilkes counties in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4001 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°14'39"N 80°50'54"W |
| Latitude | 36.2443000 |
| Longitude | -80.8484000 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Raleigh
A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. It is known for its proximity to Raleigh, its growing population, and its many attractions, such as the North Carolina Museum of Art and the William Peace University.
| Population | 338759 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°47'13"N 78°39'50"W |
| Latitude | 35.7868200 |
| Longitude | -78.6638900 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in West Raleigh: Enterprise Street (-78.664028,35.786823)
Estimated Travel Time Between Elkin and West Raleigh
The distance between Elkin and West Raleigh is 232 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 34 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Elkin and West Raleigh. The current time is 15:54:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 48 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 36 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 53 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 03 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 55 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.27 liters (5.09 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elkin and West Raleigh.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elkin to West Raleigh is $16.42 (diesel $21.6).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $16.42 | $18.49 | $20.41 | $21.6 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elkin and West Raleigh (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
