How far is Asheville, NC from Clinton, NC?
The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Clinton, NC is about 293.3 miles (472.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.1 miles (389.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 05h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Asheville and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville and Clinton.
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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
634 ft · 33 sec · Merrimon Avenue
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Take the ramp left
786 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Merge slight left
157.8 mi · 3 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on I 73 South, US 421 South: Asheboro, Durham
12.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford
44.7 mi · 55 min
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Continue on Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
10.7 mi · 12 min · Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421 South: Lillington
17.9 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
1192 ft · 34 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn left onto West Killiegrey Street
122 m · 12 sec · West Killiegrey Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
4 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Titan Roberts Road
5 mi · 7 min · Titan Roberts Road
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Turn left onto Bunnlevel Erwin Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Bunnlevel Erwin Road
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto Old Cut Off Road
1459 ft · 37 sec · Old Cut Off Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Iris Bryant Road
88 m · 7 sec · Iris Bryant Road
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Continue on Antioch Church Road
3038 ft · 1 min · Antioch Church Road
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Dorman Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dorman Road
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Continue on Arrowhead Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Arrowhead Road
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Continue on Long Branch Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Long Branch Road
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Turn straight onto Pope Road
1208 ft · 19 sec · Pope Road
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Continue on North Spring Branch Road
1.4 km · 1 min · North Spring Branch Road
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Turn left onto Green Path Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Green Path Road
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Turn right onto Plain View Highway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Plain View Highway
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Continue on Spiveys Corner Highway
15.8 mi · 22 min · Spiveys Corner Highway
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Turn left onto McKoy Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · McKoy Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
101 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheville and Clinton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Billy Graham Freeway
Merge slight left
158 mi · 03h 00m
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.
Sunny leaving Asheville and Sunny near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asheville to Clinton?
The road trip is about 293.3 miles (472.1 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?
Winston-Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.5 miles from Asheville and 146.8 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.1 miles (389.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:00 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.33 one way or $68.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Asheville and Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Winston-Salem
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 Winston-Salem.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
High Point
Lexington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 242.16 mi (389.72 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 Clinton
Clinton is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9979500, -78.3233300 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-78.32333, 34.99795)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 472 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
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 | $3.32 | $34.33 | $68.66 |
| Mid-grade | $3.77 | $39.03 | $78.06 |
| Premium | $4.20 | $43.50 | $87.00 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $56.56 | $113.13 |
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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