How far is Wingate, NC from Asheville, NC?
The driving distance from Wingate, NC to Asheville, NC is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (203 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Craven County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wingate and Asheville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wingate and Asheville.
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Start on West Wilson Street
23 m · 8 sec · West Wilson Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Austin Chaney Road
1065 ft · 27 sec · Austin Chaney Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Austin Chaney Road
21 m · 2 sec · Austin Chaney Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Austin Chaney Road
1113 ft · 28 sec · Austin Chaney Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 74 Toll Bypass West: Charlotte
59 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 74 Toll Bypass West: Charlotte
1635 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Monroe Expressway
15.1 mi · 18 min · Monroe Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard
7.1 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard
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Continue on East Independence Expressway
5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway
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Continue on East Independence Boulevard
1.1 km · 45 sec · East Independence Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto John Belk Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · John Belk Freeway
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Take the exit straight toward NC 27: Freedom Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight left
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
24.1 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby
3242 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on East Dixon Boulevard
12 mi · 17 min · East Dixon Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward West Dixon Boulevard
15.7 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard
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Continue on Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
18.3 mi · 20 min · Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
37.8 mi · 46 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Westgate
920 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Patton Avenue
821 ft · 14 sec · Patton Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward Westgate
48 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25
693 ft · 17 sec
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Turn slight right
42 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Merrimon Avenue
534 ft · 27 sec · Merrimon Avenue
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Turn left onto Marcellus Street
40 m · 8 sec · Marcellus Street
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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 Wingate 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.
Andrew Jackson Highway
Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
37.8 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Wingate and Sunny near Asheville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wingate to Asheville?
The road trip is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km) and usually takes 02h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from Wingate and 88.3 miles from Asheville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.1 miles (203 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.13 one way or $46.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wingate and Sunny near Asheville.
Stop Ideas Near Dover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Downtown Shelby Fountain Park
Shelby City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dover.
Gastonia
Spartanburg
Charlotte
Kannapolis
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wingate and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 126.11 mi (202.95 km).
#1 Wingate
City in Union County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 4,724 |
| Coordinates | 34.9843200, -80.4492300 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $23.13 | $46.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.87 | $51.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.90 | $55.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.84 | $65.69 |
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 · Apr 23, 2026
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