How far is Elon, NC from Wilmington, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Elon and Wilmington is 156.86 miles (252.44 km).
Flight distance from Elon, NC to Wilmington, NC is 156.86 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Elon to Wilmington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Elon, North Carolina to Wilmington, North Carolina is: 197.28 miles (317.49 km) by car.
Driving from Elon to Wilmington will take approximately 02 hours 57 minutes.
#1 Elon
Town in North Carolina
| Population | 12186 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°6'10"N 79°30'24"W |
| Latitude | 36.1029100 |
| Longitude | -79.5066900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilmington
The largest city in the state of North Carolina. It is located on the Cape Fear River in southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the USS North Carolina battleship and the Cape Fear Museum.
| Population | 124794 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°13'33"N 77°56'41"W |
| Latitude | 34.2257300 |
| Longitude | -77.9447100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Wilmington: South 3rd Street (-77.944833,34.225717)
Estimated Travel Time Between Elon and Wilmington
The distance between Elon and Wilmington is 317 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 31 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 Elon and Wilmington. The current time is 20:16:35.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 34 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 55 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 17 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.35 liters (6.96 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elon and Wilmington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elon to Wilmington is $22.46 (diesel $29.54).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $22.46 | $25.28 | $27.92 | $29.54 |
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 Elon and Wilmington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
