How far is Asheville, NC from Midway, NC?

The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Midway, NC is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
101.7 mi
02h 06m
Flight
83.22 mi
133.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.22 mi
Kilometers
133.93 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.7 mi
Kilometers
163.67 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midway
Sat, May 30, 5:34 PM EDT
Return by in Asheville
Sat, May 30, 7:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Asheville
2026-05-30T15:28
Arrive Midway
Sat, May 30, 5:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
Glen Alpine
NC

Town of the United States

From Asheville
50.8 mi
01h 03m
To Midway
50.9 mi
01h 03m

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
80°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    77.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 16: Newton Conover, Taylorsville

    2268 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1861 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    13.9 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    783 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Millersville Road

    1279 ft · 37 sec · Millersville Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hepler Road

    143 m · 22 sec · Hepler Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Kerley Road

    721 ft · 32 sec · Kerley Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kerley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Billy Graham Freeway
82.6 mi · 81%
NC 16
4.1 mi · 4%
Merrimon Avenue
0.27 mi
Millersville Road
0.24 mi
Kerley Road
0.14 mi
Hepler Road
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Billy Graham Freeway

Merge slight left

77.8 mi · 01h 29m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
83.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Alpine
01h 03m from Asheville
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Asheville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Glen Alpine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Asheville and 50.9 miles from Midway.

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

The direct path is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.22 one way or $28.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Asheville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midway.

Stop Ideas Near Glen Alpine

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glen Alpine, 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 Glen Alpine.

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Gastonia

76 mi away
350 Hancock Street
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Spartanburg

87 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Charlotte

102 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
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Kannapolis

108 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Midway. Straight-line distance: 83.22 mi (133.93 km).

Asheville

#1 Asheville

The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Midway

Incorporated town in Davidson County

Population4,951
Coordinates35.9073500, -81.1186900
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Asheville (-82.55402, 35.60095)
End: Midway (-81.11869, 35.90735)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.59 gal
13.58 L · about $14.22
Round trip
$28.44
7.18 gal · 27.16 L
Estimated CO2
31.9 kg one way
Round trip: 63.8 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.22 $28.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.90 $31.80
Premium $4.78 $17.15 $34.31
Diesel $5.62 $20.19 $40.38

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 Midway. The current time is 15:28:08.

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.