How far is Asheville, NC from Granite Falls, NC?
The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Granite Falls, NC is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
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Halfway Point
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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 Granite Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville and Granite Falls.
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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
58.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rutherford College, Connelly Springs
911 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Rutherford College Road
703 ft · 13 sec · Rutherford College Road
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Continue on Malcolm Boulevard
2506 ft · 51 sec · Malcolm Boulevard
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Rhodhiss Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Rhodhiss Road
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Continue on Burke Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Burke Street
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Continue on Caldwell Street
2787 ft · 1 min · Caldwell Street
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Turn slight left onto Duke Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Duke Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Duke Street
39 m · 2 sec · Duke Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Duke Street
1763 ft · 1 min · Duke Street
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Turn straight onto Central Avenue
8 m · 2 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheville and Granite Falls.
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
58.6 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Asheville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Granite Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asheville to Granite Falls?
The road trip is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 36.5 miles from Asheville and 36.7 miles from Granite Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Asheville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Granite Falls.
Stop Ideas Near West Marion
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Granite Falls. Straight-line distance: 64.47 mi (103.75 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 Granite Falls
City in Minnesota
| Population | 4,657 |
| Coordinates | 35.7965200, -81.4306500 |
| Altitude | 364 |
| Country | United States |
End: Granite Falls (-81.43065, 35.79652)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.43 | $22.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.33 | $24.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.51 | $29.02 |
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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