How far is Wilmington, NC from Boonville, NC?

The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Boonville, NC is about 260.2 miles (418.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.7 miles (335.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
260.24 mi
05h 08m
Flight
208.68 mi
335.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.68 mi
Kilometers
335.83 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.24 mi
Kilometers
418.82 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boonville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:04 AM EDT
Return by in Wilmington
Sat, Apr 18, 6:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilmington
2026-04-17T19:55
Arrive Boonville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilmington
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rockingham
NC

City in North Carolina

From Wilmington
130.1 mi
02h 34m
To Boonville
130.1 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Boonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Boonville.

  1. 1

    Start on South 3rd Street

    113 m · 14 sec · South 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    155 m · 23 sec · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    60.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Rockingham

    1626 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2369 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem

    31.3 mi · 36 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Salem Parkway, Yadkinville

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 421 North: Yadkinville

    3269 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    18.9 mi · 22 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    693 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    152 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South State Street

    8.6 mi · 14 min · South State Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    31 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Boonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
80.3 mi · 31%
I 73 North
57.8 mi · 22%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 13%
I 74 West
31.3 mi · 12%
US 421 North
19.8 mi · 8%
G R Kindley Freeway
10.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

60.1 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
208.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockingham
02h 34m from Wilmington
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wilmington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Boonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Boonville?

The road trip is about 260.2 miles (418.8 km) and usually takes 05h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rockingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.1 miles from Wilmington and 130.1 miles from Boonville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 208.7 miles (335.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.36 one way or $72.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilmington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Boonville.

Stop Ideas Near Rockingham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rockingham, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockingham.

RAIL

Hamlet

9 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

43 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Dillon

69 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fayetteville

82 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Boonville. Straight-line distance: 208.68 mi (335.83 km).

Wilmington

#1 Wilmington

The largest city in the state of North Carolina.

Population124,794
Coordinates34.2257300, -77.9447100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Boonville

#2 Boonville

City in Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,109
Coordinates36.2326400, -80.7081200
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilmington (-77.94471, 34.22573)
End: Boonville (-80.70812, 36.23264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 419 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.18 gal
34.76 L · about $36.36
Round trip
$72.72
18.36 gal · 69.52 L
Estimated CO2
81.6 kg one way
Round trip: 163.2 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.36 $72.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.66 $81.32
Premium $4.78 $43.86 $87.72
Diesel $5.62 $51.63 $103.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilmington and Boonville. The current time is 19:55:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.