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Distance from Grays Creek to Elkin

Driving Distance
175.2 mi 281.9 km
Flying Distance
7.3 mi 11.8 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Grays Creek, North Carolina to Elkin, North Carolina is 175.2 mi (281.9 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 7.3 mi (11.8 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min

The estimated travel time by road is 2 hours 55 minutes

Traveling highway, substantial in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 57 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Grays Creek
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 36.189599
Longitude -80.96116
GPS 36.189599° N, 80.96116° W
Local Time 6:28 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Elkin
Place Elkin
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 36.244301
Longitude -80.848404
GPS 36.244301° N, 80.848404° W
Local Time 6:28 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Grays Creek, North Carolina to Elkin, North Carolina covers 175.2 mi (281.9 km) in a northeast direction. This highway, substantial route typically takes 2 hours 55 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (172.4-178.4 miles / 278-287 km). The primary route shown here saves 36 seconds compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 57 mph (92 km/h).

Available Routes

US-421 N
175.2 mi 2 hours 55 minutes
Shortest Fastest
I-74
178.4 mi 3 hours 6 minutes
US-421 N and NC-67 W
172.4 mi 3 hours 5 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.