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Distance from Vilas to Morganton

Driving Distance
53.4 mi 85.9 km
Flying Distance
34.8 mi 56.0 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Vilas, North Carolina to Morganton, North Carolina is 53.4 mi (85.9 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 34.8 mi (56.0 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 4 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 16 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a south direction. Average speeds around 43 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 9:34 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Morganton
Place Morganton
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.745407
Longitude -81.684819
GPS 35.745407° N, 81.684819° W
Local Time 9:34 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Vilas, North Carolina to Morganton, North Carolina covers 53.4 mi (85.9 km) in a south direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 16 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (48.3-53.4 miles / 78-86 km). The primary route shown here saves 9 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 43 mph (69 km/h).

Available Routes

NC-105 S and NC-181
53.4 mi 1 hour 16 minutes
Shortest
US-321 S and US-64 W
48.3 mi 1 hour 8 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.