Origin
Seven Devils, NC
Afternoon in Seven Devils on Saturday
Local time
2:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seven Devils, NC to Elk Park, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
10.2 mi
16 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
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 Seven Devils, NC to Elk Park, NC covers 10.2 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Banner Elk Highway, Dobbins Road, Main Street West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6 miles on Banner Elk Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Banner Elk Highway | 6 mi | 11m |
| Dobbins Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Main Street West | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North US Highway 19E | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Shawneehaw Avenue South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Shawneehaw Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Tynecastle Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Banner Elk Highway
— 6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seven Devils, NC and Elk Park, NC.
1
Start on Dobbins Road
159 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dobbins Road
2
Continue on Dobbins Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Dobbins Road
3
Turn right onto NC 184
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Shawneehaw Lane
4
Continue on NC 184
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Tynecastle Highway
5
Continue on NC 184
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shawneehaw Avenue South
6
At end of road, turn left onto NC 184; NC 194
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street West
7
Continue on NC 194
6.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Banner Elk Highway
8
Turn slight right onto US 19E
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
North US Highway 19E
9
Arrive at destination
US 19E
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 2.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NC 184 / Shawneehaw Lane
Turn right onto NC 184 / Shawneehaw Lane
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NC 184; NC 194 / Main Street West
At end of road, turn left onto NC 184; NC 194 / Main Street West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.60 one way
$3.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 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 | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
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
Elk Park, NC
Afternoon in Elk Park on Saturday
Local time
2:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
21m 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?
10.2 mi in 21m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 5% 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: 6 mi on Banner Elk 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 1.7 miles in near NC 184 / Shawneehaw Lane.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Seven Devils, NC to Elk Park, NC is easy. At 21m with 5% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (NC 184 / Shawneehaw Lane): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (NC 184; NC 194 / Main Street West): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 10.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6 miles on Banner Elk 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (NC 184 / Shawneehaw Lane): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (NC 184; NC 194 / Main Street West): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elk Park, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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