How far is Asheville, NC from Waynesville, NC?
The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Waynesville, NC is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Asheville and Waynesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville and Waynesville.
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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
32 m · 5 sec · Merrimon Avenue
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Turn straight
93 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
967 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, US 74: Canton, Knoxville
1825 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Clyde, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Franklin, Murphy, Atlanta
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 276: Waynesville, Brevard
875 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Russ Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Russ Avenue
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Continue on Walnut Street
684 ft · 14 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
655 ft · 16 sec · Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
2171 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheville and Waynesville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Asheville and Mostly Sunny near Waynesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asheville to Waynesville?
The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Asheville and 15.3 miles from Waynesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Asheville and Mostly Sunny near Waynesville.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
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 Canton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Waynesville. Straight-line distance: 25.64 mi (41.26 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 Waynesville
City in North Carolina
| Population | 10,557 |
| Coordinates | 35.4887100, -82.9887500 |
| Altitude | 837 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waynesville (-82.98875, 35.48871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.07 | $12.15 |
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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