Origin
Elk Park, NC
Afternoon in Elk Park on Saturday
Local time
4:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elk Park, NC to Crossnore, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elk Park, NC
Niki Clark
Trip Overview
The drive from Elk Park, NC to Crossnore, NC covers 11.8 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Elk Park Highway, Millers Gap Highway, Cranberry Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on Elk Park Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Park Highway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Millers Gap Highway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Cranberry Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Linville Falls Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| North US Highway 19E | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Pineola Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Crossnore Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Linville Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Elk Park Highway
— 4.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Park, NC and Crossnore, NC.
1
Start on US 19E
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 19E
2
Turn straight onto NC 194
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Elk Park Highway
3
Continue on NC 194
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Cranberry Street
4
Continue on NC 194
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Linville Street
5
Continue on NC 194
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pineola Street
6
Continue on NC 194
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Millers Gap Highway
7
Turn straight onto US 221; NC 194
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Linville Falls Highway
8
Turn right onto East Crossnore Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Crossnore Drive
9
Arrive at destination
East Crossnore Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 11.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
11.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
East Crossnore Drive
Turn right onto East Crossnore Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.85 one way
$3.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.18 | $4.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Crossnore, NC
Afternoon in Crossnore on Saturday
Local time
4:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
11.8 mi in 20m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on Elk Park Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 11.4 miles in near East Crossnore Drive.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Elk Park, NC to Crossnore, NC is easy. At 20m with 8% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 11.4 miles (East Crossnore Drive): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on Elk Park Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 11.4 miles (East Crossnore Drive): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Crossnore, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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