How far is Hickory, NC from Asheville, NC?
The driving distance from Hickory, NC to Asheville, NC is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 01h 15m.
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 McDowell County, North Carolina, U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hickory and Asheville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickory and Asheville.
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Start on the route
47 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Trade Alley
78 m · 24 sec · Trade Alley
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Turn left
67 m · 22 sec
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue Northwest
1292 ft · 43 sec · 1st Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest
112 m · 7 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Continue on 4th Street Southwest
151 m · 14 sec · 4th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue Southwest
1.5 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto 13th Street Southwest
2871 ft · 57 sec · 13th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto US 70 Southwest
2.5 mi · 4 min · US 70 Southwest
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Turn left onto I- 40 Access Road Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · I- 40 Access Road Southeast
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Take the ramp straight
1492 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
65.4 mi · 1 hr 15 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 Hickory and Asheville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I- 40 Access Road Southeast
Merge slight left
65.4 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hickory and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Asheville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hickory to Asheville?
The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Hickory and 38.6 miles from Asheville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.21 one way or $18.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hickory and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Asheville.
Stop Ideas Near Marion
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 Marion.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hickory and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 68.69 mi (110.54 km).
#1 Hickory
The second-largest city in Catawba County, North Carolina.
| Population | 41,473 |
| Coordinates | 35.7331900, -81.3412000 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| 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: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $3.40 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
| Mid-grade | $3.86 | $10.45 | $20.89 |
| Premium | $4.29 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
| Diesel | $5.52 | $14.95 | $29.90 |
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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