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Distance from Vilas to Banner Elk

Driving Distance
19.8 mi 31.8 km
Flying Distance
8.1 mi 13.1 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Vilas, North Carolina to Banner Elk, North Carolina is 19.8 mi (31.8 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 8.1 mi (13.1 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min

The estimated travel time by road is 30 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, short in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 31 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Vilas
Place Vilas
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 36.245683
Longitude -81.76761
GPS 36.245683° N, 81.76761° W
Local Time 8:42 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Banner Elk
Place Banner Elk
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 36.163182
Longitude -81.871502
GPS 36.163182° N, 81.871502° W
Local Time 8:42 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Vilas, North Carolina to Banner Elk, North Carolina covers 19.8 mi (31.8 km) in a southwest direction. This secondary roads, short route typically takes 30 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (11.2-19.8 miles / 18-32 km). The primary route shown here saves 7 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 31 mph (50 km/h).

Available Routes

NC-105 S
19.8 mi 30 minutes
Shortest
NC-194 S
11.2 mi 24 minutes
Fastest

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.