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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
230.92 mi
03h 48m
Flight
207 mi
333.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207 mi
Kilometers
333.13 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.92 mi
Kilometers
371.63 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Asheville
Mon, May 18, 5:34 AM EDT
Return by in Roxboro
Mon, May 18, 9:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roxboro
2026-05-18T01:46
Arrive Asheville
Mon, May 18, 5:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roxboro
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
Harmony
NC

Town in north Carolina

From Roxboro
114.1 mi
01h 54m
To Asheville
116.8 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Monday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph SSE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Depot Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Reams Avenue

    964 ft · 50 sec · Reams Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Madison Boulevard

    575 ft · 17 sec · Madison Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Leasburg Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Leasburg Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    15.1 mi · 22 min · Burlington Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2241 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    8.8 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North NC 49

    1183 ft · 20 sec · North NC 49

  9. 9

    Continue on North NC Highway 62

    8.9 mi · 13 min · North NC Highway 62

  10. 10

    Continue on Rauhut Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rauhut Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Fisher Street

    1632 ft · 32 sec · North Fisher Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Fisher Street

    2275 ft · 48 sec · South Fisher Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Church Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Church Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Alamance Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Alamance Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 West, I 85 South: Greensboro

    1180 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Sam Hunt Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    153.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25

    918 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
153 mi · 66%
Sam Hunt Freeway
31.6 mi · 14%
Burlington Road
15.1 mi · 7%
North NC Highway 62
8.87 mi · 4%
Billy Graham Freeway
4.56 mi · 2%
South Church Street
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
207 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harmony
01h 54m from Roxboro
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Salisbury

42 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

49 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

50 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

51 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roxboro and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 207 mi (333.13 km).

Roxboro

#1 Roxboro

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

Population8,383
Coordinates36.3937500, -78.9827900
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Asheville

#2 Asheville

The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Population92,852
Coordinates35.6009500, -82.5540200
Altitude649
CountryUnited States
Start: Depot Street (-78.982713, 36.39394)
End: (-82.554029, 35.600953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.15 gal
30.85 L · about $32.28
Round trip
$64.56
16.3 gal · 61.7 L
Estimated CO2
72.4 kg one way
Round trip: 144.9 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in North Carolina · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Roxboro and Asheville. The current time is 01:46:18.

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.