How far is Asheville, NC from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Atlanta, GA is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165 miles (265.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Hart County, Georgia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Asheville and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville and Atlanta.
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Start on the route
14 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Marcellus Street
40 m · 8 sec · Marcellus Street
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Turn right onto Merrimon Avenue
32 m · 5 sec · Merrimon Avenue
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Turn straight
93 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
967 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
26.2 mi · 32 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 25 South: Greenville
27 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right
11.5 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 29 South, I 185 South: Atlanta
674 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 58 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, US 29 South: Atlanta
115.3 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Keep slight right
24.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field
1511 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
88 m · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest
543 ft · 19 sec · Capitol Square Southwest
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Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
97 m · 6 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheville and Atlanta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, US 29 South: Atlanta
115 mi · 02h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog leaving Asheville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlanta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asheville to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km) and usually takes 04h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Reed Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.7 miles from Asheville and 103.8 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165 miles (265.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.99 one way or $57.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Asheville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlanta.
Stop Ideas Near Reed Creek
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 Reed Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 165.02 mi (265.57 km).
#1 Asheville
The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
| Population | 92,852 |
| Coordinates | 35.6009500, -82.5540200 |
| Altitude | 649 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atlanta
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,550 |
| Coordinates | 33.7490000, -84.3879800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $28.99 | $57.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.42 | $64.84 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.97 | $69.95 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $41.17 | $82.34 |
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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