How far is Roxboro, NC from Asheville, NC?
The driving distance from Roxboro, NC to Asheville, NC is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207 miles (333.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in north Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roxboro and Asheville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roxboro and Asheville.
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Start on Depot Street
36 m · 5 sec · Depot Street
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Continue on Reams Avenue
964 ft · 50 sec · Reams Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Boulevard
575 ft · 17 sec · Madison Boulevard
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Turn right onto Leasburg Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Leasburg Road
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Turn left onto Burlington Road
15.1 mi · 22 min · Burlington Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2241 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
8.8 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North NC 49
1183 ft · 20 sec · North NC 49
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Continue on North NC Highway 62
8.9 mi · 13 min · North NC Highway 62
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Continue on Rauhut Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rauhut Street
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Turn right onto North Fisher Street
1632 ft · 32 sec · North Fisher Street
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Continue on South Fisher Street
2275 ft · 48 sec · South Fisher Street
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Turn straight onto South Church Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Church Street
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Turn left onto Alamance Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Alamance Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 40 West, I 85 South: Greensboro
1180 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Sam Hunt Freeway
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
153.1 mi · 2 hr 54 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 Roxboro and Asheville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
153 mi · 02h 54m
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.
Sunny leaving Roxboro 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 Roxboro to Asheville?
The road trip is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Harmony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.1 miles from Roxboro and 116.8 miles from Asheville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207 miles (333.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.28 one way or $64.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roxboro and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Asheville.
Stop Ideas Near Harmony
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 Harmony.
Salisbury
Lexington
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roxboro and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 207 mi (333.13 km).
#1 Roxboro
City in Person County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 8,383 |
| Coordinates | 36.3937500, -78.9827900 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| 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: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $32.28 | $64.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.10 | $72.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $38.94 | $77.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $45.84 | $91.67 |
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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