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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
151.42 mi
02h 56m
Flight
138.23 mi
222.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.23 mi
Kilometers
222.46 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.42 mi
Kilometers
243.68 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wallburg
Fri, Apr 17, 10:51 PM EDT
Return by in Asheville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Asheville
2026-04-17T19:54
Arrive Wallburg
Fri, Apr 17, 10:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 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
Brookford
NC

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

From Asheville
75.6 mi
01h 28m
To Wallburg
75.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph NNW
Destination
87°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

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.

  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

    140.2 mi · 2 hr 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 109: Clemmonsville Road, Thomasville

    1126 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on South Frontage Road

    2442 ft · 49 sec · South Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Thomasville Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Thomasville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 109

    1320 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 109

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Wallburg Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Wallburg Road

  13. 13

    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.

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Billy Graham Freeway
145 mi · 96%
Thomasville Road
5.17 mi · 3%
South Frontage Road
0.46 mi
Merrimon Avenue
0.27 mi
State Highway 109
0.25 mi
NC 109
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
138.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookford
01h 28m from Asheville
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Gastonia

51 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Kannapolis

69 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Charlotte

70 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Salisbury

80 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Wallburg. Straight-line distance: 138.23 mi (222.46 km).

Asheville

#1 Asheville

The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Wallburg

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

Population3,125
Coordinates36.0101400, -80.1392100
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Asheville (-82.55402, 35.60095)
End: Wallburg (-80.13921, 36.01014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.23 L · about $21.15
Round trip
$42.30
10.68 gal · 40.46 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Asheville and Wallburg. The current time is 19:54:22.

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.