How far is Midway, NC from Asheville, NC?

The driving distance from Midway, NC to Asheville, NC is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.1 mi
01h 42m
Flight
83.22 mi
133.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.22 mi
Kilometers
133.93 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.1 mi
Kilometers
161.09 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Asheville
Sat, May 30, 4:08 PM EDT
Return by in Midway
Sat, May 30, 5:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-05-30T14:26
Arrive Asheville
Sat, May 30, 4:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway
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
Glen Alpine
NC

Town of the United States

From Midway
50.6 mi
00h 51m
To Asheville
49.5 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph W
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kerley Road

    80 m · 20 sec · Kerley Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Adams Pond Lane

    1850 ft · 38 sec · Adams Pond Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    973 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14.1 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    759 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    78.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25

    918 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adams Pond Lane
78.9 mi · 79%
Billy Graham Freeway
4.56 mi · 5%
US 25
0.17 mi
Kerley Road
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Adams Pond Lane

Merge slight left

78.1 mi · 01h 29m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
83.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Alpine
00h 51m from Midway
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Midway and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Asheville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Glen Alpine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Midway and 49.5 miles from Asheville.

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

The direct path is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.98 one way or $27.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Midway and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Asheville.

Stop Ideas Near Glen Alpine

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

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

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Gastonia

76 mi away
350 Hancock Street
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Spartanburg

87 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Charlotte

102 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

108 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 83.22 mi (133.93 km).

Midway

#1 Midway

Incorporated town in Davidson County

Population4,951
Coordinates35.9073500, -81.1186900
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Asheville

#2 Asheville

The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Population92,852
Coordinates35.6009500, -82.5540200
Altitude649
CountryUnited States
Start: Kerley Road (-81.118673, 35.907392)
End: (-82.554029, 35.600953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.37 L · about $13.98
Round trip
$27.96
7.06 gal · 26.74 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.98 $27.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.63 $31.27
Premium $4.78 $16.87 $33.73
Diesel $5.62 $19.85 $39.71

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Midway and Asheville. The current time is 14:26:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.