How far is Asheville, NC from Louisburg, NC?
The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Louisburg, NC is about 261.7 miles (421.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.7 miles (387.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Asheville and Louisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville and Louisburg.
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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
157.8 mi · 3 hr
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 North
5.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto West Wilton Avenue
6.7 mi · 12 min · West Wilton Avenue
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Continue straight
15.9 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Nash Street
13 m · 2 sec · West Nash Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Nash Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheville and Louisburg.
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
158 mi · 03h 00m
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 Sunny leaving Asheville and Sunny near Louisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asheville to Louisburg?
The road trip is about 261.7 miles (421.1 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?
Bermuda Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.6 miles from Asheville and 131 miles from Louisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.7 miles (387.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 6:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.56 one way or $73.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Asheville and Sunny near Louisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Bermuda Run
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 Bermuda Run.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Louisburg. Straight-line distance: 240.63 mi (387.26 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 Louisburg
Town in Franklin County, North Carolina
| Population | 3,694 |
| Coordinates | 36.0990400, -78.3011100 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: Louisburg (-78.30111, 36.09904)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $36.56 | $73.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $40.88 | $81.76 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $44.10 | $88.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $51.91 | $103.82 |
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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