How far is Asheville, NC from Boiling Springs, NC?
The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Boiling Springs, NC is about 120.5 miles (194 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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 52m.
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 Swain County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Asheville and Boiling Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville and Boiling Springs.
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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
3.2 mi · 4 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, US 74: Canton, Knoxville
1825 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Clyde, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Franklin, Murphy, Atlanta
22 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
21.9 mi · 26 min · Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
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Continue on Appalachian Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Appalachian Highway
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Continue on West Highway 19
4 mi · 5 min · West Highway 19
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Turn right
30.8 mi · 41 min
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Turn right onto Regal Road
1 mi · 2 min · Regal Road
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Continue on Pleasant Valley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn right onto Regal Street
2139 ft · 1 min · Regal Street
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Turn right onto Wye Street
149 m · 14 sec · Wye Street
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Continue on Reservoir Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Reservoir Road
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Turn right onto Joe Brown Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Joe Brown Highway
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Turn right onto Hanging Dog Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Hanging Dog Road
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Continue on Hanging Dog Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Hanging Dog Road
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Turn right onto Boiling Springs Road
3.8 mi · 14 min · Boiling Springs Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boiling Springs Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheville and Boiling Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Longest stretch
Turn right
30.8 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving Asheville and Mostly Sunny near Boiling Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asheville to Boiling Springs?
The road trip is about 120.5 miles (194 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Bryson City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.2 miles from Asheville and 60.3 miles from Boiling Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.83 one way or $33.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Asheville and Mostly Sunny near Boiling Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Bryson City
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 Bryson City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Boiling Springs. Straight-line distance: 86.4 mi (139.05 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 Boiling Springs
City in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 4,617 |
| Coordinates | 35.2059200, -84.0096300 |
| Altitude | 616 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boiling Springs (-84.00963, 35.20592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.83 | $33.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.82 | $37.65 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.31 | $40.61 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.90 | $47.80 |
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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