How far is Asheville, NC from Gamewell, NC?
The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Gamewell, NC is about 66 miles (106.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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 01h 23m.
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.
Township in McDowell County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Asheville and Gamewell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville and Gamewell.
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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
45.9 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Glen Alpine
1032 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Jamestown Road
2 mi · 3 min · Jamestown Road
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Continue on Independence Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Independence Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Green Street
3048 ft · 1 min · North Green Street
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Turn left onto Sanford Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Sanford Drive
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Turn left onto Lenoir Road
9.3 mi · 14 min · Lenoir Road
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Turn left onto Gamewell School Road
18 m · 2 sec · Gamewell School Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gamewell School Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheville and Gamewell.
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
45.9 mi · 00h 52m
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 Sunny near Gamewell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asheville to Gamewell?
The road trip is about 66 miles (106.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
West Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Asheville and 33.1 miles from Gamewell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.23 one way or $18.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Asheville and Sunny near Gamewell.
Stop Ideas Near West Marion
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 West Marion.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Gamewell. Straight-line distance: 56.83 mi (91.46 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 Gamewell
City in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,993 |
| Coordinates | 35.8693000, -81.5962100 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gamewell (-81.59621, 35.8693)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.32 | $20.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.13 | $22.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.10 | $26.21 |
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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