How far is Boone, NC from Asheville, NC?
The driving distance from Boone, NC to Asheville, NC is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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 01h 48m.
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 McDowell County, North Carolina, U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boone and Asheville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boone and Asheville.
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Start on Edgewood Drive
12 m · 2 sec · Edgewood Drive
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Turn left onto Councill Street
42 m · 11 sec · Councill Street
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Turn left onto West King Street
13 m · 3 sec · West King Street
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Turn right onto Hardin Street
1458 ft · 38 sec · Hardin Street
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Continue on Blowing Rock Road
3175 ft · 1 min · Blowing Rock Road
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Turn right
16.9 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto Mitchell Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Mitchell Avenue
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Turn left onto Linville Falls Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Linville Falls Highway
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Turn left onto Jonas Ridge Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Jonas Ridge Highway
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Turn right onto Rose Hollow Avenue
45 m · 9 sec · Rose Hollow Avenue
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Turn left onto Blue Ridge Parkway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Blue Ridge Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right
126 m · 19 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Linville Falls Highway
19 mi · 28 min · Linville Falls Highway
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Turn right onto Toms Creek Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Toms Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Tahoma Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lake Tahoma Road
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Turn sharp right onto US Highway 70
5.7 mi · 8 min · US Highway 70
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Turn left onto Ebenezer Church Road
35 m · 2 sec · Ebenezer Church Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Ebenezer Church Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ebenezer Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Greenlee Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Greenlee Road
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Take the ramp right
147 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25
918 ft · 27 sec
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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 Boone and Asheville.
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.
Greenlee Road
Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 00h 26m
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 Boone and Sunny near Asheville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boone to Asheville?
The road trip is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Boone and 41.3 miles from Asheville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.80 one way or $23.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boone and Sunny near Asheville.
Stop Ideas Near Marion
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 Marion.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boone and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 65.06 mi (104.7 km).
#1 Boone
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 20,003 |
| Coordinates | 36.2167900, -81.6745500 |
| Altitude | 981 |
| 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: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.80 | $23.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.76 | $33.52 |
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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