How far is Boiling Springs, NC from Asheville, NC?
The driving distance from Boiling Springs, NC to Asheville, NC is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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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 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Swain 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 Boiling Springs and Asheville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boiling Springs and Asheville.
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Start on Boiling Springs Road
3.8 mi · 15 min · Boiling Springs Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hanging Dog Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Hanging Dog Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Joe Brown Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Joe Brown Highway
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Turn slight right onto Texana Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Texana Road
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Turn right onto Joe Brown Highway
111 m · 15 sec · Joe Brown Highway
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Turn left onto Conaheeta Street
2571 ft · 1 min · Conaheeta Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley River Avenue
106 m · 8 sec · Valley River Avenue
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Continue on Wilson Street
134 m · 11 sec · Wilson Street
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Continue on Hill Street
2086 ft · 51 sec · Hill Street
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Continue on Andrews Road
1129 ft · 31 sec · Andrews Road
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Turn right onto Bulldog Drive
1603 ft · 43 sec · Bulldog Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US 19
22.7 mi · 31 min · US 19
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Continue on US Highway 19
9.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 19
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Turn left
52.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville
18.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 240, I 26 West: Asheville
1337 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight right onto Billy Graham Freeway
3 mi · 4 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Westgate
920 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Patton Avenue
821 ft · 14 sec · Patton Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward Westgate
48 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25
693 ft · 17 sec
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Turn slight right
42 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Merrimon Avenue
534 ft · 27 sec · Merrimon Avenue
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Turn left onto Marcellus Street
40 m · 8 sec · Marcellus Street
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Turn right
14 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 Boiling Springs and Asheville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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52.5 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Boiling Springs and Mostly Sunny near Asheville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boiling Springs to Asheville?
The road trip is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Bryson City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Boiling Springs and 60.3 miles from Asheville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.87 one way or $33.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Boiling Springs and Mostly Sunny near Asheville.
Stop Ideas Near Bryson City
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 Bryson City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boiling Springs and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 86.4 mi (139.05 km).
#1 Boiling Springs
City in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 4,617 |
| Coordinates | 35.2059200, -84.0096300 |
| Altitude | 616 |
| 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: (-82.554029, 35.600953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.87 | $33.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.87 | $37.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.35 | $40.71 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.96 | $47.92 |
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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