How far is Asheville, NC from Kannapolis, NC?
The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Kannapolis, NC is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Asheville and Kannapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville and Kannapolis.
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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
90.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Mountain Road
1038 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Old Mountain Road
7.3 mi · 13 min · Old Mountain Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
3.7 mi · 7 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Charlotte Highway
4.1 mi · 7 min · Charlotte Highway
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Continue on Statesville Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Statesville Highway
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Turn left onto Mazeppa Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Mazeppa Road
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Turn right onto Overhead Bridge Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Overhead Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Oak Ridge Farm Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Farm Highway
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Continue on Oakridge Farm Highway
1449 ft · 30 sec · Oakridge Farm Highway
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Turn right onto Landis Highway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Landis Highway
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Turn right onto Deal Road
1 km · 57 sec · Deal Road
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Turn left onto North Enochville Avenue
3.8 mi · 6 min · North Enochville Avenue
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Turn left onto West C Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · West C Street
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Turn right onto Dale Earnhardt Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Dale Earnhardt Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Ridge Avenue
983 ft · 32 sec · South Ridge Avenue
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Turn left onto Cadillac Street
1401 ft · 1 min · Cadillac Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheville and Kannapolis.
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
90.4 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Asheville and Mostly Sunny near Kannapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asheville to Kannapolis?
The road trip is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Connelly Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Asheville and 64.8 miles from Kannapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.10 one way or $36.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Asheville and Mostly Sunny near Kannapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Connelly Springs
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 Connelly Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Kannapolis. Straight-line distance: 108.91 mi (175.28 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 Kannapolis
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
| Population | 52,007 |
| Coordinates | 35.4873600, -80.6217300 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kannapolis (-80.62173, 35.48736)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $18.10 | $36.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.24 | $40.48 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.84 | $43.67 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.70 | $51.40 |
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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