How far is Ogden, NC from Asheville, NC?

The driving distance from Ogden, NC to Asheville, NC is about 373.8 miles (601.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 283.5 miles (456.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
373.85 mi
05h 47m
Flight
283.46 mi
456.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
283.46 mi
Kilometers
456.18 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
373.85 mi
Kilometers
601.65 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Asheville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:56 AM EDT
Return by in Ogden
Sat, Apr 18, 10:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ogden
2026-04-17T23:09
Arrive Asheville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ogden
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Polkton
NC

City in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Ogden
166.6 mi
02h 53m
To Asheville
207.2 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    1 km · 1 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bayshore Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bayshore Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Military Cutoff Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Military Cutoff Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on NC 140 West: Shallotte, Raleigh

    1.5 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

    16.4 mi · 18 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1969 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  14. 14

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    18.4 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on East Independence Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on East Independence Boulevard

    1.1 km · 45 sec · East Independence Boulevard

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto John Belk Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · John Belk Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit straight toward NC 27: Freedom Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight left

    1678 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    24.1 mi · 30 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby

    3242 ft · 50 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on East Dixon Boulevard

    12 mi · 17 min · East Dixon Boulevard

  31. 31

    Take the ramp straight toward West Dixon Boulevard

    15.7 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard

  32. 32

    Continue on Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway

    18.3 mi · 20 min · Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    37.8 mi · 46 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Westgate

    920 ft · 16 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Patton Avenue

    821 ft · 14 sec · Patton Avenue

  36. 36

    Take the ramp straight toward Westgate

    48 m · 3 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25

    693 ft · 17 sec

  39. 39

    Turn slight right

    42 m · 4 sec

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Merrimon Avenue

    534 ft · 27 sec · Merrimon Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Marcellus Street

    40 m · 8 sec · Marcellus Street

  42. 42

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
43 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
126 mi · 34%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 9%
NC 27
26.9 mi · 7%
Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 5%
Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
18.3 mi · 5%
John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
16.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway

54.7 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.3 mi
283.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polkton
02h 53m from Ogden
Leave By
5:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ogden and Sunny near Asheville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 373.8 miles (601.6 km) and usually takes 05h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Polkton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.6 miles from Ogden and 207.2 miles from Asheville.

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

The direct path is about 283.5 miles (456.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.3 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.25 one way or $104.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ogden and Sunny near Asheville.

Stop Ideas Near Polkton

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

48 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Charlotte

62 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

67 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

76 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ogden and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 283.46 mi (456.18 km).

Ogden

#1 Ogden

Place in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population6,766
Coordinates34.2723900, -77.8185900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Asheville

#2 Asheville

The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Population92,852
Coordinates35.6009500, -82.5540200
Altitude649
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.818494, 34.272321)
End: (-82.554029, 35.600953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 602 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.19 gal
49.94 L · about $52.25
Round trip
$104.49
26.38 gal · 99.88 L
Estimated CO2
117.2 kg one way
Round trip: 234.4 kg / 517 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $52.25 $104.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $58.42 $116.84
Premium $4.78 $63.02 $126.04
Diesel $5.62 $74.18 $148.36

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ogden and Asheville. The current time is 23:09:05.

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.