How far is Greensboro, NC from Elkin, NC?
The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Elkin, NC is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greensboro and Elkin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Elkin.
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Start on West Market Street
40 m · 10 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto South Greene Street
1421 ft · 41 sec · South Greene Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West McGee Street
5 m · 1 sec · West McGee Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street
1461 ft · 42 sec · West McGee Street
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Turn left onto Freeman Mill Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Freeman Mill Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Freeman Mill Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
18 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Salem Parkway, Yadkinville
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 421 North: Yadkinville
3269 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
27.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Elkin
2123 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 67: Jonesville, Boonville, Elkin
1342 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Bridge Street
679 ft · 19 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
697 ft · 17 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
144 m · 13 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on South Bridge Street
1212 ft · 26 sec · South Bridge Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
797 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right
26 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
64 m · 15 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 Greensboro and Elkin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 421 North
Merge slight right
27.5 mi · 00h 32m
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 Greensboro and Sunny near Elkin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Elkin?
The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Lewisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Greensboro and 36 miles from Elkin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.06 one way or $20.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greensboro and Sunny near Elkin.
Stop Ideas Near Lewisville
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 Lewisville.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Lexington
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Elkin. Straight-line distance: 60.11 mi (96.74 km).
#1 Greensboro
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.
| Population | 297,878 |
| Coordinates | 36.0726400, -79.7919800 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Elkin (-80.8484, 36.2443)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.06 | $20.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.25 | $22.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.14 | $24.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.28 | $28.57 |
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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