How far is Chapel Hill, NC from Asheville, NC?
The driving distance from Chapel Hill, NC to Asheville, NC is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chapel Hill and Asheville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chapel Hill and Asheville.
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Start on the route
8 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Chapel Hill Road
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Continue on Guntertown Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Guntertown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
20.9 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 251: University of North Carolina Asheville
1693 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street
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Turn sharp left onto Bordeau Place
93 m · 17 sec · Bordeau Place
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Turn right onto Marcellus Street
94 m · 19 sec · Marcellus Street
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Turn left
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 Chapel Hill 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.
Guntertown Road
Continue straight
20.9 mi · 00h 32m
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 Chapel Hill and Sunny near Asheville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chapel Hill to Asheville?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Marshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Chapel Hill and 16.3 miles from Asheville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chapel Hill and Sunny near Asheville.
Stop Ideas Near Marshall
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 Marshall.
Greenville
Spartanburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chapel Hill and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 25.17 mi (40.5 km).
#1 Chapel Hill
Town in Orange County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 63,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.9428800, -82.7087500 |
| Altitude | 658 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.86 | $13.72 |
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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