How far is Asheville, NC from Boone, NC?
The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Boone, NC is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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.
Flight 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 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Asheville and Boone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville and Boone.
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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
77 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street
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Take the ramp right
1885 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
14 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 North, US 23A North: Burnsville, Spruce Pine
1386 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
46 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Burnsville Highway
11 mi · 15 min · Burnsville Highway
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Continue straight
24.6 mi · 36 min
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Turn right onto Mullin Hill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mullin Hill Road
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Turn right onto Three Mile Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Three Mile Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Linville Falls Highway
9.3 mi · 15 min · Linville Falls Highway
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Turn right onto Mitchell Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Mitchell Avenue
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Turn left onto North Linville Avenue
2523 ft · 43 sec · North Linville Avenue
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Continue on NC Highway 105 South
16.3 mi · 26 min · NC Highway 105 South
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Continue straight
89 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
67 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Blowing Rock Road
3175 ft · 1 min · Blowing Rock Road
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Continue on Hardin Street
1458 ft · 42 sec · Hardin Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West King Street
13 m · 2 sec · West King Street
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Turn right onto Councill Street
42 m · 6 sec · Councill Street
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Turn right onto Edgewood Drive
12 m · 2 sec · Edgewood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Edgewood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheville and Boone.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Burnsville Highway
Continue straight
24.6 mi · 00h 36m
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 Boone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asheville to Boone?
The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Spruce Pine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Asheville and 43 miles from Boone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Asheville and Mostly Sunny near Boone.
Stop Ideas Near Spruce Pine
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 Spruce Pine.
Spartanburg
Gastonia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Boone. Straight-line distance: 65.06 mi (104.7 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 Boone
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 20,003 |
| Coordinates | 36.2167900, -81.6745500 |
| Altitude | 981 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boone (-81.67455, 36.21679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.46 | $26.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.53 | $29.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.10 | $34.19 |
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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