How far is Woodfin, NC from Walkertown, NC?
The driving distance from Woodfin, NC to Walkertown, NC is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Wilson County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodfin and Walkertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodfin and Walkertown.
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Start on Cottage Street
41 m · 8 sec · Cottage Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
665 ft · 34 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Elk Mountain Road
26 m · 2 sec · Elk Mountain Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1880 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
1145 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
1142 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto Billy Graham Freeway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 9: Black Mountain, Montreat
1187 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight left onto North Fork Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Fork Road
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Turn right onto North Fork Right Fork Road
1.5 km · 4 min · North Fork Right Fork Road
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Continue on North Fork Right Fork Road
2570 ft · 2 min · North Fork Right Fork Road
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Turn left onto Penland Cove Road
31 m · 5 sec · Penland Cove Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Penland Cove Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodfin and Walkertown.
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.
Billy Graham Freeway
Merge slight left
10 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Woodfin and Sunny near Walkertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodfin to Walkertown?
The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Wilson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Woodfin and 11.7 miles from Walkertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.08 one way or $6.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodfin and Sunny near Walkertown.
Stop Ideas Near Wilson
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 Wilson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodfin and Walkertown. Straight-line distance: 13.72 mi (22.08 km).
#1 Woodfin
City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 6,679 |
| Coordinates | 35.6334400, -82.5820700 |
| Altitude | 645 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Walkertown
City in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 5,290 |
| Coordinates | 35.6534500, -82.3390100 |
| Altitude | 773 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penland Cove Road (-82.338984, 35.653355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.75 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
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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