How far is Mount Pleasant, NC from Elk Park, NC?
The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, NC to Elk Park, NC is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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City in North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and Elk Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Elk Park.
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Start on Mount Pleasant Road
29 m · 3 sec · Mount Pleasant Road
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Turn right onto Spanish Oak Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Spanish Oak Road
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Turn left onto Millers Gap Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Millers Gap Highway
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Continue on Pineola Street
2936 ft · 1 min · Pineola Street
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Continue on Linville Street
1171 ft · 42 sec · Linville Street
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Continue on Cranberry Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cranberry Street
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Continue on Elk Park Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Elk Park Highway
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Continue on North US Highway 19E
1.5 km · 2 min · North US Highway 19E
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North US Highway 19E
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant and Elk Park.
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.
Elk Park Highway
Continue on Elk Park Highway
4.21 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Pleasant and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elk Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Elk Park?
The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Newland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Mount Pleasant and 5.2 miles from Elk Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Pleasant and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elk Park.
Stop Ideas Near Newland
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 Newland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Elk Park. Straight-line distance: 7.38 mi (11.88 km).
#1 Mount Pleasant
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,226 |
| Coordinates | 36.0520700, -81.9553900 |
| Altitude | 1171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elk Park
Township in Avery County, North Carolina
| Population | 450 |
| Coordinates | 36.1573500, -81.9781700 |
| Altitude | 962 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elk Park (-81.97817, 36.15735)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.47 | $2.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.64 | $3.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
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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