How far is City of Graham, NC from Asheville, NC?
The driving distance from City of Graham, NC to Asheville, NC is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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 54m.
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 Iredell County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Graham and Asheville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Graham and Asheville.
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Start on East Gilbreath Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Gilbreath Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
698 ft · 17 sec · South Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1781 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · Sam Hunt Freeway
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
153.1 mi · 2 hr 54 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 City of Graham 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.
I 40 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
153 mi · 02h 54m
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 City of Graham and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Asheville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Graham to Asheville?
The road trip is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from City of Graham and 97.4 miles from Asheville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.67 one way or $55.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Graham and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Asheville.
Stop Ideas Near Statesville
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 Statesville.
Kannapolis
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Lexington
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Graham and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 180.09 mi (289.82 km).
#1 City of Graham
City in North Carolina
| Population | 14,153 |
| Coordinates | 36.0592600, -79.3891800 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $4.03 | $27.67 | $55.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.51 | $30.90 | $61.81 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $33.61 | $67.23 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $41.52 | $83.03 |
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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