How far is Clinton, NC from Asheville, NC?
The driving distance from Clinton, NC to Asheville, NC is about 292.3 miles (470.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.1 miles (389.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Asheville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Asheville.
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Start on Main Street
53 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Sampson Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Sampson Street
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Turn straight onto McKoy Street
1698 ft · 42 sec · McKoy Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Boulevard
15.8 mi · 22 min · Northwest Boulevard
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Continue on Plain View Highway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Plain View Highway
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Turn left onto Green Path Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Green Path Road
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Turn right onto North Spring Branch Road
1.4 km · 1 min · North Spring Branch Road
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Continue on Pope Road
1208 ft · 19 sec · Pope Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Long Branch Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Long Branch Road
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Continue on Arrowhead Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Arrowhead Road
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Continue on Dorman Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dorman Road
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Antioch Church Road
1 km · 1 min · Antioch Church Road
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Turn left onto Old Cut Off Road
1459 ft · 36 sec · Old Cut Off Road
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Turn straight onto South 13th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South 13th Street
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Turn right onto Bunnlevel Erwin Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Bunnlevel Erwin Road
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Turn right onto Titan Roberts Road
5 mi · 7 min · Titan Roberts Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto West Killiegrey Street
1182 ft · 31 sec · West Killiegrey Street
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Turn right onto South 10th Street
1194 ft · 34 sec · South 10th Street
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Turn left onto West Front Street
17.3 mi · 24 min · West Front Street
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Take the ramp right
2137 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sanford Bypass
10.4 mi · 12 min · Sanford Bypass
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Continue on Boone Trail Road
2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road
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Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 53 min · Isaac Brooks Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Urban Loop
6.7 mi · 7 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 421 North: Winston-Salem
5.8 mi · 7 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 Clinton 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 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.
Sunny leaving Clinton and Sunny near Asheville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Asheville?
The road trip is about 292.3 miles (470.4 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?
Winston-Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.3 miles from Clinton and 146 miles from Asheville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.1 miles (389.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.20 one way or $68.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton and Sunny near Asheville.
Stop Ideas Near Winston-Salem
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 Winston-Salem.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
High Point
Lexington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 242.16 mi (389.72 km).
#1 Clinton
Clinton is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9979500, -78.3233300 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| 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: 470 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $3.32 | $34.20 | $68.40 |
| Mid-grade | $3.77 | $38.88 | $77.76 |
| Premium | $4.20 | $43.33 | $86.67 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $56.34 | $112.69 |
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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