How far is Asheville, NC from Rural Hall, NC?
The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Rural Hall, NC is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134 miles (215.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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 03h 01m.
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.
Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Asheville and Rural Hall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville and Rural Hall.
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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
5.1 mi · 9 min · University Parkway
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Continue on Broad Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Bethania Rural Hall Road
33 m · 2 sec · Bethania Rural Hall Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bethania Rural Hall Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheville and Rural Hall.
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.
Sunny leaving Asheville and Sunny near Rural Hall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asheville to Rural Hall?
The road trip is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Brookford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Asheville and 76.6 miles from Rural Hall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134 miles (215.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.35 one way or $42.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Asheville and Sunny near Rural Hall.
Stop Ideas Near Brookford
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 Brookford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Rural Hall. Straight-line distance: 133.98 mi (215.62 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 Rural Hall
Town in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,299 |
| Coordinates | 36.2404200, -80.2933800 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rural Hall (-80.29338, 36.24042)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.87 | $47.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.75 | $51.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.31 | $60.63 |
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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