How far is Woodfin, NC from Fairview, NC?
The driving distance from Woodfin, NC to Fairview, NC is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodfin and Fairview.
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Start on Cottage Street
41 m · 8 sec · Cottage Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
665 ft · 34 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Elk Mountain Road
26 m · 2 sec · Elk Mountain Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1880 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
1145 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
1142 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto Billy Graham Freeway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West, US 74A East: Canton, Knoxville
7.7 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Merrill Drive
9 m · 2 sec · Merrill Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodfin and Fairview.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 40 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West, US 74A East: Canton, Knoxville
7.74 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Woodfin and Mostly Clear near Fairview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodfin to Fairview?
The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Biltmore Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Woodfin and 7.9 miles from Fairview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodfin and Mostly Clear near Fairview.
Stop Ideas Near Biltmore Forest
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 Biltmore Forest.
Greenville
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Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodfin and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 13.32 mi (21.44 km).
#1 Woodfin
City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 6,679 |
| Coordinates | 35.6334400, -82.5820700 |
| Altitude | 645 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairview
Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina
| Population | 3,984 |
| Coordinates | 35.5140100, -82.3959500 |
| Altitude | 678 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merrill Drive (-82.395974, 35.51404)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
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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