How far is Asheville, NC from Wallburg, NC?
The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Wallburg, NC is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
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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 Wallburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville and Wallburg.
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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
140.2 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 109: Clemmonsville Road, Thomasville
1126 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on South Frontage Road
2442 ft · 49 sec · South Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Thomasville Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Thomasville Road
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Continue on State Highway 109
1320 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 109
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Turn left onto Wallburg Road
10 m · 1 sec · Wallburg Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wallburg Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheville and Wallburg.
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
140 mi · 02h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Asheville and Sunny near Wallburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asheville to Wallburg?
The road trip is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Brookford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Asheville and 75.8 miles from Wallburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.15 one way or $42.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Asheville and Sunny near Wallburg.
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 Wallburg. Straight-line distance: 138.23 mi (222.46 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 Wallburg
Human settlement in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,125 |
| Coordinates | 36.0101400, -80.1392100 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wallburg (-80.13921, 36.01014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $21.15 | $42.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.65 | $47.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.51 | $51.03 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.03 | $60.06 |
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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