How far is Seven Lakes, NC from Asheville, NC?
The driving distance from Seven Lakes, NC to Asheville, NC is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seven Lakes and Asheville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seven Lakes and Asheville.
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Start on the route
703 ft · 54 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Shenandoah Road
2484 ft · 2 min · East Shenandoah Road
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Turn left onto Dogwood Lane
111 m · 24 sec · Dogwood Lane
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Turn right onto Seven Lakes Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Seven Lakes Drive
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Turn right onto NC 211 Highway
9 mi · 13 min · NC 211 Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
1702 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
25 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Siler City, Lexington
1043 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
1687 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Lexington
1265 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Asheboro Bypass
29.3 mi · 40 min · Asheboro Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Mocksville
1425 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mocksville Road
17.7 mi · 25 min · Mocksville Road
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Continue on Sanford Avenue
1286 ft · 31 sec · Sanford Avenue
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Continue on Valley Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Valley Road
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Turn left onto Wilkesboro Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Wilkesboro Street
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Take the exit left
1312 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
114.3 mi · 2 hr 10 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 Seven Lakes and Asheville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Wilkesboro Street
Merge slight left
114 mi · 02h 10m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Seven Lakes and Mostly Sunny then 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 Seven Lakes to Asheville?
The road trip is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.5 miles from Seven Lakes and 103.8 miles from Asheville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 10:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.95 one way or $57.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Seven Lakes and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Asheville.
Stop Ideas Near Statesville
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 Statesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seven Lakes and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 169.75 mi (273.18 km).
#1 Seven Lakes
Township in Moore County, North Carolina
| Population | 4,888 |
| Coordinates | 35.2784900, -79.5644800 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| 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: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $3.96 | $28.95 | $57.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.38 | $64.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.93 | $69.85 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $41.11 | $82.22 |
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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