How far is Asheboro, NC from Asheville, NC?
The driving distance from Asheboro, NC to Asheville, NC is about 169.6 miles (273 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Asheboro and Asheville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheboro and Asheville.
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Start on North Fayetteville Street
830 ft · 31 sec · North Fayetteville Street
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Turn right onto Sunset Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Sunset Avenue
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Turn left onto Farmer Road
2148 ft · 60 sec · Farmer Road
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Turn right onto Old Farmer Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Old Farmer Road
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West
2750 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Asheboro Bypass
24.7 mi · 34 min · Asheboro Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Mocksville
1425 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mocksville Road
17.7 mi · 25 min · Mocksville Road
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Continue on Sanford Avenue
1286 ft · 31 sec · Sanford Avenue
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Continue on Valley Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Valley Road
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Turn left onto Wilkesboro Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Wilkesboro Street
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Take the exit left
1312 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
114.3 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25
918 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheboro and Asheville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Wilkesboro Street
Merge slight left
114 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Asheboro and Sunny near Asheville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asheboro to Asheville?
The road trip is about 169.6 miles (273 km) and usually takes 02h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Claremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.7 miles from Asheboro and 84.9 miles from Asheville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154 miles (247.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.73 one way or $47.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Asheboro and Sunny near Asheville.
Stop Ideas Near Claremont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Claremont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Asheboro and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 154.02 mi (247.87 km).
#1 Asheboro
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 26,023 |
| Coordinates | 35.7079100, -79.8136400 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Asheville
The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
| Population | 92,852 |
| Coordinates | 35.6009500, -82.5540200 |
| Altitude | 649 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-82.554029, 35.600953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $23.73 | $47.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.53 | $53.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.62 | $57.24 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.69 | $67.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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