How far is Locust, NC from Asheville, NC?
The driving distance from Locust, NC to Asheville, NC is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
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.
Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Locust and Asheville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Locust and Asheville.
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Start on the route
126 m · 30 sec
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Turn right
18 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Locust Avenue
64 m · 15 sec · Locust Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
13.3 mi · 20 min · West Main Street
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Take the exit right toward I 485 North Outer
2194 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Continue on H Allen Tate Jr Highway
7.9 mi · 8 min · H Allen Tate Jr Highway
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Continue on Craig Lawing Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Craig Lawing Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 16: Newton, Brookshire Boulevard
2259 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Brookshire Boulevard
27.5 mi · 35 min · Brookshire Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bethany Church Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Bethany Church Road
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Turn left onto Mount Olive Church Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mount Olive Church Road
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Continue on Mt Olive Church Road
1 km · 1 min · Mt Olive Church Road
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Conover Boulevard East
1.9 mi · 3 min · Conover Boulevard East
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Take the ramp slight right
1193 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
76.9 mi · 1 hr 28 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 Locust and Asheville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Locust 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 Locust to Asheville?
The road trip is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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 77 miles from Locust and 78.4 miles from Asheville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.71 one way or $43.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Locust and Mostly Clear near Asheville.
Stop Ideas Near Brookford
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 Brookford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Locust and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 122.14 mi (196.56 km).
#1 Locust
Human settlement in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,270 |
| Coordinates | 35.2598700, -80.4253400 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $3.96 | $21.71 | $43.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.27 | $48.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.18 | $52.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.82 | $61.64 |
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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