How far is Asheville, NC from Reidsville, NC?

The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Reidsville, NC is about 185.2 miles (298 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.2 mi
03h 48m
Flight
169.75 mi
273.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.75 mi
Kilometers
273.18 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.2 mi
Kilometers
298.05 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reidsville
Mon, May 25, 4:17 AM EDT
Return by in Asheville
Mon, May 25, 8:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Asheville
2026-05-25T00:29
Arrive Reidsville
Mon, May 25, 4:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Asheville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Catawba
NC

Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Asheville
92.5 mi
01h 54m
To Reidsville
92.7 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    134 mi · 2 hr 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward US 421 South: Salem Parkway

    2800 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · Salem Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 158 East: Walkertown, Reidsville

    15.9 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    21.6 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Scales Street

    2956 ft · 54 sec · South Scales Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Scales Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Billy Graham Freeway
139 mi · 75%
US 158 East
37.4 mi · 20%
Salem Parkway
7.66 mi · 4%
South Scales Street
0.56 mi
US 421 South
0.53 mi
Merrimon Avenue
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
169.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catawba
01h 54m from Asheville
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Asheville and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Reidsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.2 miles (298 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Catawba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from Asheville and 92.7 miles from Reidsville.

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

The direct path is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.90 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Asheville and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Reidsville.

Stop Ideas Near Catawba

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

47 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Gastonia

49 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Salisbury

56 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Charlotte

57 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Reidsville. Straight-line distance: 169.75 mi (273.18 km).

Asheville

#1 Asheville

The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Reidsville

City in North Carolina, United States

Population13,993
Coordinates36.3548600, -79.6644700
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Asheville (-82.55402, 35.60095)
End: Reidsville (-79.66447, 36.35486)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.54 gal
24.74 L · about $25.90
Round trip
$51.81
13.08 gal · 49.48 L
Estimated CO2
58.1 kg one way
Round trip: 116.2 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.90 $51.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.97 $57.93
Premium $4.78 $31.25 $62.50
Diesel $5.62 $36.78 $73.56

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Asheville and Reidsville. The current time is 00:29:32.

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.