How far is Chapel Hill, NC from Asheboro, NC?

The driving distance from Chapel Hill, NC to Asheboro, NC is about 207 miles (333.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163 miles (262.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.95 mi
04h 33m
Flight
162.99 mi
262.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.99 mi
Kilometers
262.31 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.95 mi
Kilometers
333.05 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Asheboro
Thu, Apr 16, 9:50 PM EDT
Return by in Chapel Hill
Fri, Apr 17, 2:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chapel Hill
2026-04-16T17:16
Arrive Asheboro
Thu, Apr 16, 9:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chapel Hill
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Icard
NC

Township in Burke County, North Carolina

From Chapel Hill
103.3 mi
02h 16m
To Asheboro
103.6 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chapel Hill and Asheboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chapel Hill and Asheboro.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Chapel Hill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Guntertown Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Guntertown Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    20.9 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1145 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1142 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Billy Graham Freeway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Billy Graham Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    114 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Mocksville

    1813 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wilkesboro Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Wilkesboro Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Valley Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Valley Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Sanford Avenue

    1286 ft · 33 sec · Sanford Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on West Lexington Road

    18 mi · 26 min · West Lexington Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit left toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 64 East, US 70 East

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 East: Asheboro

    22.7 mi · 31 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Business: Asheboro

    1.3 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Old Farmer Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Old Farmer Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Farmer Road

    2148 ft · 1 min · Farmer Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sunset Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sunset Avenue

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Fayetteville Street

    830 ft · 27 sec · South Fayetteville Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fayetteville Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chapel Hill and Asheboro.

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Billy Graham Freeway
120 mi · 58%
Guntertown Road
31.6 mi · 15%
US 64 East
22.7 mi · 11%
West Lexington Road
18 mi · 9%
Wilkesboro Street
2.31 mi · 1%
I 85 Business North
1.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Billy Graham Freeway

Merge slight left

114 mi · 02h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44 mi
163 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Icard
02h 16m from Chapel Hill
Leave By
7:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chapel Hill and Mostly Sunny near Asheboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chapel Hill to Asheboro?

The road trip is about 207 miles (333.1 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Icard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from Chapel Hill and 103.6 miles from Asheboro.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 163 miles (262.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 7:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.92 one way or $57.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chapel Hill and Mostly Sunny near Asheboro.

Stop Ideas Near Icard

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Gastonia

58 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

80 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

81 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

92 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chapel Hill and Asheboro. Straight-line distance: 162.99 mi (262.31 km).

Chapel Hill

#1 Chapel Hill

Town in Orange County, North Carolina, United States

Population63,705
Coordinates35.9428800, -82.7087500
Altitude658
CountryUnited States
Asheboro

#2 Asheboro

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population26,023
Coordinates35.7079100, -79.8136400
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Chapel Hill (-82.70875, 35.94288)
End: Asheboro (-79.81364, 35.70791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.3 gal
27.64 L · about $28.92
Round trip
$57.83
14.6 gal · 55.28 L
Estimated CO2
64.9 kg one way
Round trip: 129.8 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.92 $57.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.33 $64.66
Premium $4.78 $34.88 $69.76
Diesel $5.62 $41.06 $82.11

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Chapel Hill and Asheboro. The current time is 17:16:14.

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.