How far is Roanoke County, VA from Asheville, NC?
The driving distance from Roanoke County, VA to Asheville, NC is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke County and Asheville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke County and Asheville.
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Start on Masons View Lane
572 ft · 25 sec · Masons View Lane
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Turn straight onto Corntassel Lane
1.4 km · 3 min · Corntassel Lane
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Turn left onto Poage Valley Road
2954 ft · 1 min · Poage Valley Road
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Turn right onto Ran Lynn Drive
1578 ft · 50 sec · Ran Lynn Drive
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Turn left onto Bent Mountain Road
1 mi · 2 min · Bent Mountain Road
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Continue on Brambleton Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Brambleton Avenue
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Turn left onto Electric Road
4.5 mi · 9 min · Electric Road
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Turn left onto Roanoke Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Roanoke Boulevard
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Continue on Roanoke Boulevard
1594 ft · 32 sec · Roanoke Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Roanoke Boulevard
2530 ft · 1 min · Roanoke Boulevard
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Continue on South Market Street
570 ft · 23 sec · South Market Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2.1 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Wildwood Road
3266 ft · 57 sec · Wildwood Road
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Turn left
1507 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
62.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
91.9 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
1086 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
46 mi · 55 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Continue on Liston B Ramsey Freeway
23 mi · 27 min · Liston B Ramsey Freeway
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 251: University of North Carolina Asheville
1693 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street
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Turn sharp left onto Bordeau Place
93 m · 17 sec · Bordeau Place
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Turn right onto Marcellus Street
94 m · 19 sec · Marcellus Street
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Turn left
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 Roanoke County 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.
Wildwood Road
Keep slight left
91.9 mi · 01h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog leaving Roanoke County and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Asheville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke County to Asheville?
The road trip is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
Glade Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121 miles from Roanoke County and 121.5 miles from Asheville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.5 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 7:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.42 one way or $70.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog around Roanoke County and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Asheville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke County and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 178.09 mi (286.61 km).
#1 Roanoke County
County in Virginia, United States
| Population | 94,509 |
| Coordinates | 37.2090700, -80.0508500 |
| Altitude | 456 |
| 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: Asheville (-82.55402, 35.60095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $4.14 | $35.42 | $70.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.63 | $39.65 | $79.30 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $42.91 | $85.82 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $53.17 | $106.35 |
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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