How far is Shelby, NC from Asheville, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Shelby and Asheville is 61.16 miles (98.42 km).
Flight distance from Shelby, NC to Asheville, NC is 61.16 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Shelby to Asheville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Shelby, North Carolina to Asheville, North Carolina is: 80.53 miles (129.61 km) by car.
Driving from Shelby to Asheville will take approximately 01 hours 19 minutes.
#1 Shelby
City in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 20145 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°17'32"N 81°32'8"W |
| Latitude | 35.2923500 |
| Longitude | -81.5356500 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Asheville
The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It is located in the western part of the state. Asheville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Biltmore Estate and the Asheville Art Museum.
| Population | 92852 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°36'3"N 82°33'14"W |
| Latitude | 35.6009500 |
| Longitude | -82.5540200 |
| Altitude | 649 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Asheville: (-82.554029,35.600953)
Estimated Travel Time Between Shelby and Asheville
The distance between Shelby and Asheville is 130 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 26 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Shelby and Asheville. The current time is 17:29:03.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 41 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 36 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 04 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 00 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.76 liters (2.84 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Shelby and Asheville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Shelby to Asheville is $9.17 (diesel $12.06).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $9.17 | $10.32 | $11.4 | $12.06 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Shelby and Asheville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
