How far is Asheville, NC from Landis, NC?

The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Landis, NC is about 126 miles (202.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.93 mi
02h 43m
Flight
109.27 mi
175.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.27 mi
Kilometers
175.85 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.93 mi
Kilometers
202.67 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Landis
Sat, May 30, 7:43 PM EDT
Return by in Asheville
Sat, May 30, 10:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Asheville
2026-05-30T17:00
Arrive Landis
Sat, May 30, 7:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Asheville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Valdese
NC

City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Asheville
62.9 mi
01h 21m
To Landis
63.1 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Asheville and Landis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Asheville and Landis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Marcellus Street

    40 m · 8 sec · Marcellus Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Merrimon Avenue

    634 ft · 33 sec · Merrimon Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    786 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Billy Graham Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Mountain Road

    1038 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Old Mountain Road

    7.3 mi · 13 min · Old Mountain Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Charlotte Highway

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Charlotte Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Statesville Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Statesville Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mazeppa Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mazeppa Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Overhead Bridge Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Overhead Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Oak Ridge Farm Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Farm Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Oakridge Farm Highway

    1449 ft · 30 sec · Oakridge Farm Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Landis Highway

    7 mi · 10 min · Landis Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Rice Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Rice Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mount Moriah Church Road

    1362 ft · 29 sec · Mount Moriah Church Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Ryder Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Ryder Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Central Avenue

    152 m · 22 sec · South Central Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheville and Landis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Billy Graham Freeway
95.2 mi · 76%
Old Mountain Road
7.52 mi · 6%
Landis Highway
7 mi · 6%
Charlotte Highway
4.13 mi · 3%
North Main Street
3.66 mi · 3%
West Rice Street
2.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
109.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valdese
01h 21m from Asheville
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Asheville and Partly Sunny near Landis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Asheville to Landis?

The road trip is about 126 miles (202.7 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Valdese is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Asheville and 63.1 miles from Landis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.59 one way or $35.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Asheville and Partly Sunny near Landis.

Stop Ideas Near Valdese

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Valdese, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Valdese.

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Gastonia

64 mi away
350 Hancock Street
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Charlotte

87 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

89 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Spartanburg

94 mi away
290 Magnolia St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Landis. Straight-line distance: 109.27 mi (175.85 km).

Asheville

#1 Asheville

The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Population92,852
Coordinates35.6009500, -82.5540200
Altitude649
CountryUnited States
Landis

#2 Landis

City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population3,148
Coordinates35.5456900, -80.6109000
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Asheville (-82.55402, 35.60095)
End: Landis (-80.6109, 35.54569)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.82 L · about $17.59
Round trip
$35.17
8.88 gal · 33.64 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.59 $35.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.66 $39.33
Premium $4.78 $21.21 $42.43
Diesel $5.62 $24.97 $49.94

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Asheville and Landis. The current time is 17:00:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.