How far is Detroit, MI from Asheville, NC?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Asheville, NC is about 603.8 miles (971.8 km), with a travel time of about 11h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 465.8 miles (749.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Asheville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Asheville.
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Start on Cadillac Square
95 m · 15 sec · Cadillac Square
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Turn right onto Bates Street
75 m · 7 sec · Bates Street
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Turn right onto East Congress Street
649 ft · 38 sec · East Congress Street
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Turn left onto Griswold Street
635 ft · 26 sec · Griswold Street
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Avenue
1638 ft · 31 sec · West Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on John C Lodge Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Toledo, Flint
97 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Toledo
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Toledo
1274 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fisher Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Fisher Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway
12.2 mi · 14 min · Fisher Freeway
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Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway
38.3 mi · 42 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 South: Cleveland
734 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 South: Cleveland
1106 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 280 South: Cleveland
695 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 48 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 25 South: Downtown
989 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 25 South: Greenbelt Parkway, Downtown
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Greenbelt Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Greenbelt Parkway
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Continue on Spielbusch Avenue
1768 ft · 36 sec · Spielbusch Avenue
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Continue on North Michigan Street
1 km · 2 min · North Michigan Street
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Continue on Anthony Wayne Trail
1058 ft · 18 sec · Anthony Wayne Trail
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Take the ramp slight left
2526 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
2279 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 75
8.1 mi · 10 min · I 75
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton
138 mi · 2 hr 29 min
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Merge slight left
160.3 mi · 3 hr 2 min
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Continue straight
56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
1752 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Corbin Bypass
2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Continue on Bob Madon Bypass
5.3 mi · 7 min · Bob Madon Bypass
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Continue on Wilderness Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Wilderness Road
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Continue on Pineville Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Pineville Road
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Continue on 12th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 12th Street
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Continue on US 25E
7.1 mi · 10 min · US 25E
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Turn left onto Appalachian Highway
28.4 mi · 33 min · Appalachian Highway
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Continue on Olen R. Marshall Bridge
1762 ft · 23 sec · Olen R. Marshall Bridge
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Continue on Davy Crockett Parkway
9.8 mi · 12 min · Davy Crockett Parkway
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Continue on State Street
12.7 mi · 19 min · State Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Cosby Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cosby Highway
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Turn left
1246 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
62 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 240, I 26 West: Asheville
1337 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight right onto Billy Graham Freeway
3 mi · 4 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Westgate
920 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Patton Avenue
821 ft · 14 sec · Patton Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward Westgate
48 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25
693 ft · 17 sec
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Turn slight right
42 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Merrimon Avenue
534 ft · 27 sec · Merrimon Avenue
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Turn left onto Marcellus Street
40 m · 8 sec · Marcellus Street
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Turn right
14 m · 3 sec
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0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Asheville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
160 mi · 03h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Clear leaving Detroit and Sunny near Asheville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Asheville?
The road trip is about 603.8 miles (971.8 km) and usually takes 11h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Williamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 302 miles from Detroit and 301.7 miles from Asheville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 465.8 miles (749.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 138 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $80.36 one way or $160.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 189.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Detroit and Sunny near Asheville.
Stop Ideas Near Williamstown
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 Williamstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 465.78 mi (749.6 km).
#1 Detroit
The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.
| Population | 665,369 |
| Coordinates | 42.3314300, -83.0457500 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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: Asheville (-82.55402, 35.60095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 972 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 31m |
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 | $3.77 | $80.36 | $160.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $90.63 | $181.26 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $99.18 | $198.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $113.03 | $226.06 |
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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