How far is Atlanta, GA from Asheville, NC?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Asheville, NC is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165 miles (265.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Habersham and Rabun Counties, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Asheville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Asheville.
-
1
Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
21 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
-
2
Turn slight right
47 m · 7 sec
-
3
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
78 m · 7 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
-
4
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
631 ft · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
-
5
Take the ramp left toward I 75 North, I 85 North
1203 ft · 29 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
3.1 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Northeast Expressway
-
9
Continue on Interstate Highway 85
15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85
-
10
Keep slight right
2718 ft · 33 sec
-
11
Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway
24.3 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway
-
12
Continue on Cornelia Highway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway
-
13
Continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway
-
14
Merge slight right
8.1 mi · 10 min
-
15
Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
-
16
Keep slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
-
17
Keep slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
-
18
Keep slight left
3.8 mi · 6 min
-
19
Keep slight left
28.6 mi · 41 min
-
20
Take the exit right
2434 ft · 1 min
-
21
Continue on Sylva Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Sylva Road
-
22
Continue on Sylva Highway
13.1 mi · 18 min · Sylva Highway
-
23
Take the exit slight right
1954 ft · 48 sec
-
24
Merge slight left onto Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
25.3 mi · 33 min · Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
-
25
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville
18.7 mi · 24 min
-
26
Take the exit slight left toward I 240, I 26 West: Asheville
1337 ft · 21 sec
-
27
Merge slight right onto Billy Graham Freeway
3 mi · 4 min · Billy Graham Freeway
-
28
Take the exit slight right toward Westgate
920 ft · 16 sec
-
29
Turn straight onto Patton Avenue
821 ft · 14 sec · Patton Avenue
-
30
Take the ramp straight toward Westgate
48 m · 3 sec
-
31
Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway
-
32
Take the exit slight right toward US 25
693 ft · 17 sec
-
33
Turn slight right
42 m · 4 sec
-
34
Turn right onto Merrimon Avenue
534 ft · 27 sec · Merrimon Avenue
-
35
Turn left onto Marcellus Street
40 m · 8 sec · Marcellus Street
-
36
Turn right
14 m · 3 sec
-
37
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Asheville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Tommy Irwin Parkway
Keep slight left
28.6 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Atlanta and Patchy Fog near Asheville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Asheville?
The road trip is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?
Tallulah Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Atlanta and 98.8 miles from Asheville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165 miles (265.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 8:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.61 one way or $55.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Atlanta and Patchy Fog near Asheville.
Stop Ideas Near Tallulah Falls
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 Tallulah Falls.
Toccoa
Clemson
Gainesville
Greenville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 165.02 mi (265.57 km).
#1 Atlanta
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,550 |
| Coordinates | 33.7490000, -84.3879800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Asheville
The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
| Population | 92,852 |
| Coordinates | 35.6009500, -82.5540200 |
| Altitude | 649 |
| Country | United States |
End: Asheville (-82.55402, 35.60095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $27.61 | $55.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.87 | $61.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.30 | $66.61 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.20 | $78.40 |
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 Georgia · Jun 10, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.