Where is Elon?
Elon University is located in Elon, North Carolina, in the southeastern United States. It is adjacent to the city of Burlington, population 50,000, and is close to some of the largest cities in the state of North Carolina. The state capital, Raleigh, is about an hour’s drive to the east of Elon. Visit Elon’s Local Links page for more information. As an international student, how do I get to Elon? Elon is centrally located between Raleigh Durham International and Piedmont Triad International (Greensboro) airports. Both offer daily flights on major airlines. Transportation is provided during breaks and when students first arrive. The Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is located 50 minutes east of campus while the Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI) is located 35 minutes west of campus.