How far is Asheville, NC from Tyro, NC?

The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Tyro, NC is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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
140.82 mi
02h 51m
Flight
123.22 mi
198.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.22 mi
Kilometers
198.3 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.82 mi
Kilometers
226.62 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tyro
Sat, Apr 18, 3:11 AM EDT
Return by in Asheville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Asheville
2026-04-18T00:20
Arrive Tyro
Sat, Apr 18, 3:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
Hildebran
NC

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

From Asheville
70.3 mi
01h 25m
To Tyro
70.5 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph S
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    114 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Mocksville

    1813 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Wilkesboro Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Wilkesboro Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Valley Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Valley Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Sanford Avenue

    1286 ft · 33 sec · Sanford Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on West Lexington Road

    11.3 mi · 16 min · West Lexington Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Old US Hwy 64

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Old US Hwy 64

  14. 14

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Billy Graham Freeway
119 mi · 84%
West Lexington Road
11.3 mi · 8%
West Old US Hwy 64
2.93 mi · 2%
Wilkesboro Street
2.31 mi · 2%
Valley Road
0.91 mi · 1%
US 64
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Billy Graham Freeway

Merge slight left

114 mi · 02h 10m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
123.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hildebran
01h 25m from Asheville
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Asheville and Mostly Sunny near Tyro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Hildebran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Asheville and 70.5 miles from Tyro.

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

The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Asheville and Mostly Sunny near Tyro.

Stop Ideas Near Hildebran

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

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

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Gastonia

55 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Kannapolis

76 mi away
201 South Main St.
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Charlotte

76 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Salisbury

87 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Tyro. Straight-line distance: 123.22 mi (198.3 km).

Asheville

#1 Asheville

The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Population92,852
Coordinates35.6009500, -82.5540200
Altitude649
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tyro

Tyro is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.8090300, -80.3728300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Asheville (-82.55402, 35.60095)
End: Tyro (-80.37283, 35.80903)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.81 L · about $19.69
Round trip
$39.37
9.94 gal · 37.62 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.69 $39.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.01 $44.02
Premium $4.78 $23.75 $47.49
Diesel $5.62 $27.95 $55.90

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Asheville and Tyro. The current time is 00:20:13.

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.