How far is Wilmington, NC from Asheville, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Wilmington and Asheville is 277.87 miles (447.18 km).
Flight distance from Wilmington, NC to Asheville, NC is 277.87 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 43 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 39 minutes to travel from Wilmington to Asheville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Wilmington, North Carolina to Asheville, North Carolina is: 359.7 miles (578.88 km) by car.
Driving from Wilmington to Asheville will take approximately 05 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Wilmington
The largest city in the state of North Carolina. It is located on the Cape Fear River in southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the USS North Carolina battleship and the Cape Fear Museum.
| Population | 124794 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°13'33"N 77°56'41"W |
| Latitude | 34.2257300 |
| Longitude | -77.9447100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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 Wilmington and Asheville
The distance between Wilmington and Asheville is 579 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 25 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 Wilmington and Asheville. The current time is 08:21:38.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 59 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 11 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 59 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 08 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 47 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 29 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 48.05 liters (12.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wilmington and Asheville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wilmington to Asheville is $40.95 (diesel $53.86).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $40.95 | $46.09 | $50.9 | $53.86 |
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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 July 14, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Wilmington and Asheville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
