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Trip from Asheville, NC to Gamewell, NC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

66 mi

106 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Gamewell, NC, NC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Asheville, NC to Gamewell, NC covers 66 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, Lenoir Road, Billy Graham Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.9 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.11 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 45.9 mi 52m
Lenoir Road 9.3 mi 13m
Billy Graham Freeway 4.8 mi 6m
Jamestown Road 2 mi 3m
Sanford Drive 1.6 mi 2m
Independence Boulevard 1.5 mi 2m
North Green Street 0.6 mi 1m
Merrimon Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 45.9 mi, about 52m

Traffic on I-40

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 18 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~1,568 veh/hr typical · worst 2,071

Quietest

2 AM

~92 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

17×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Asheville, NC and Gamewell, NC.

1

Start on this road

45 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Marcellus Street

130 ft · 8 sec · Marcellus Street
3

Turn right onto US 25

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Merrimon Avenue
4

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 240; US 70; US 74A

3.7 mi · 5 min · Billy Graham Freeway
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 240

1.1 mi · 1 min · Billy Graham Freeway
7

Merge onto I 40

46 mi · 52 min · I 40
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 100 Toward Glen Alpine
9

Turn left onto Jamestown Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Jamestown Road
10

Continue on Independence Boulevard

1.5 mi · 2 min · Independence Boulevard
11

Turn right onto NC 181

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Green Street
12

Turn left onto US 64 Bypass; NC 18 Truck

1.6 mi · 2 min · Sanford Drive
13

Turn left onto US 64; NC 18

9.3 mi · 13 min · Lenoir Road
14

Turn left onto Gamewell School Road

60 ft · 2 sec · Gamewell School Road
15

Arrive at destination

Gamewell School Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown West Marion, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Marion, NC

33 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Black Mountain, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Marion, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33 miles from Asheville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 50.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Marcellus Street

Turn left onto Marcellus Street

Navigation decision point

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 25 / Merrimon Avenue

Turn right onto US 25 / Merrimon Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
4 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 240 / Billy Graham Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 240 / Billy Graham Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
50.9 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the exit toward Glen Alpine

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 100 Toward Glen Alpine

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.11 one way

$20.23 round trip

$3.89/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $11.10 $22.20
premium $4.64 $12.05 $24.10
diesel $5.60 $14.55 $29.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.8 0 $6.93 $3.17
Efficient EV 16.5 0 $5.78 $2.64
EV Truck/SUV 26.4 0 $9.24 $4.22

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Sep 2, 2026

Origin

Asheville, NC

Morning in Asheville on Sunday

Local time

10:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog

NNW 2 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 10:47PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 9:46PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Destination

Gamewell, NC

Morning in Gamewell on Sunday

Local time

10:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Clear

NW 1 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 10:47PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 9:46PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 23m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

66 mi in 1h 23m, mostly highway — 45.9 mi of that is on I 40.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.9 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Lenoir Road. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Marcellus Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Marcellus Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 25 / Merrimon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,772 ft 1,067 ft

Total Climb

761 ft

Total Descent

1,826 ft

Highest Point

2,772 ft

~18.9 mi in

Elevation Range

1,704 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Asheville, NC to Gamewell, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Glen Alpine along the way.

Glen Alpine

50.9 mi in | ~59m

About the Cities

Starting in Asheville, NC

Full guide →

Founded 1797

The city of Asheville is a liberal, artsy community nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains and Great Smoky Mountains in Western North Carolina. A popular tourist destination, this "Paris of the South," has one of the most impressive, comprehensive collections of Art Deco architecture in the United States. In 2011 Asheville was picked as one of the “10 Most Beautiful Places in America” by Good Morning America.

Top landmarks

  • • Biltmore Estate — historic house museum and tourist attraction in Asheville, North Carolina, Unite...
  • • Basilica of St. Lawrence, Asheville — minor basilica of the Roman Catholic Church in Asheville, North Carolina
  • • The Omni Grove Park Inn — Historic hotel in Asheville, North Carolina, U.S.A.

Arriving in Gamewell, NC

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 66 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 45.9 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Marcellus Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 25 / Merrimon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gamewell, NC before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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