How far is Asheville, NC from King, NC?
The driving distance from Asheville, NC to King, NC is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Asheville and King.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville and King.
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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
134 mi · 2 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 421 South: Salem Parkway
2800 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
1.3 km · 55 sec · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 67: Silas Creek Parkway
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NC 67 West: Silas Creek Parkway North
974 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 67 West: Silas Creek Parkway North
1058 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Silas Creek Parkway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Silas Creek Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Silas Creek Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Silas Creek Parkway
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Continue on North Point Boulevard
2365 ft · 42 sec · North Point Boulevard
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Turn left onto University Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · University Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward US 52 North: Mount Airy
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway
6.9 mi · 8 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward King, Tobaccoville
1932 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheville and King.
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
134 mi · 02h 32m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Asheville and Sunny near King.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asheville to King?
The road trip is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Conover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Asheville and 78.9 miles from King.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.02 one way or $44.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Asheville and Sunny near King.
Stop Ideas Near Conover
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 Conover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and King. Straight-line distance: 131.45 mi (211.55 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 King
City in North Carolina
| Population | 6,912 |
| Coordinates | 36.2806900, -80.3592200 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
End: King (-80.35922, 36.28069)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $22.02 | $44.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.63 | $49.25 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.57 | $53.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.27 | $62.54 |
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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