How far is Fairview, NC from Asheville, NC?

The driving distance from Fairview, NC to Asheville, NC is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118 miles (189.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
151.41 mi
02h 31m
Flight
118.02 mi
189.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.02 mi
Kilometers
189.93 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.41 mi
Kilometers
243.67 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Asheville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:58 PM EDT
Return by in Fairview
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-04-22T21:26
Arrive Asheville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Brookford
NC

Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Fairview
75 mi
01h 15m
To Asheville
76.4 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
46°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fairview and Asheville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairview and Asheville.

  1. 1

    Start on Concord Highway

    18 m · 5 sec · Concord Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 485 North Outer

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway

    13.1 mi · 14 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on H Allen Tate Jr Highway

    7.9 mi · 8 min · H Allen Tate Jr Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Craig Lawing Freeway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Craig Lawing Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 16: Newton, Brookshire Boulevard

    2259 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Brookshire Boulevard

    27.5 mi · 35 min · Brookshire Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bethany Church Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bethany Church Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mount Olive Church Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mount Olive Church Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Mt Olive Church Road

    1 km · 1 min · Mt Olive Church Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Conover Boulevard East

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Conover Boulevard East

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    1193 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25

    918 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview and Asheville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Conover Boulevard East
79.1 mi · 52%
Brookshire Boulevard
27.5 mi · 18%
Governor James G Martin Freeway
13.1 mi · 9%
H Allen Tate Jr Highway
7.9 mi · 5%
Craig Lawing Freeway
5.43 mi · 4%
Billy Graham Freeway
4.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Conover Boulevard East

Merge slight left

76.9 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
118 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookford
01h 15m from Fairview
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairview and Mostly Clear near Asheville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairview to Asheville?

The road trip is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Brookford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75 miles from Fairview and 76.4 miles from Asheville.

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

The direct path is about 118 miles (189.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.15 one way or $42.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairview and Mostly Clear near Asheville.

Stop Ideas Near Brookford

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

51 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Kannapolis

69 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Charlotte

70 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Salisbury

80 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 118.02 mi (189.93 km).

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#1 Fairview

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population3,684
Coordinates35.1384800, -80.5375700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Asheville

#2 Asheville

The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Population92,852
Coordinates35.6009500, -82.5540200
Altitude649
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord Highway (-80.537609, 35.138481)
End: (-82.554029, 35.600953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.22 L · about $21.15
Round trip
$42.30
10.68 gal · 40.44 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.15 $42.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.65 $47.30
Premium $4.78 $25.51 $51.03
Diesel $5.62 $30.03 $60.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Asheville. The current time is 21:26:33.

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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.