Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
73.3 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Asheville, NC
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Longview, NC
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The drive from Asheville, NC to Longview, NC covers 73.3 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Billy Graham Freeway, 1st Avenue Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.2 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 64.2 mi | 1h 13m |
| Billy Graham Freeway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| 1st Avenue Southwest | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Old United States Highway 70A | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Main Avenue West | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Old N.C. Highway 10 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 70 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Center Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,714 veh/hr typical · worst 2,211
Quietest
2 AM
~98 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville, NC and Longview, NC.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Marcellus Street
Turn right onto US 25
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 240; US 70; US 74A
Keep slight left at fork onto I 240
Merge onto I 40
Take the exit
Turn left onto North Old N.C. Highway 10
Continue on Main Avenue West
Turn left onto South Center Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 70
Turn left onto Old United States Highway 70A
Continue on 1st Avenue Southwest
Turn right
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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.
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 36.7 miles from Asheville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 73.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Marcellus Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Old NC 10
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
At end of road, turn right onto US 70
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$11.23 one way
$22.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $12.33 | $24.65 |
| premium | $4.64 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $16.16 | $32.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22 | 0 | $7.70 | $3.52 |
| Efficient EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.26 | $4.69 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Asheville on Wednesday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Destination
Late night in Longview on Wednesday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
73.3 mi in 1h 29m, mostly highway — 64.2 mi of that is on I 40.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Billy Graham Freeway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Marcellus Street.
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 73.3 miles you will encounter 13 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; at 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 69.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
515 ft
Total Descent
1,500 ft
Highest Point
2,400 ft
~15.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,307 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Asheville, NC to Longview, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Old Nc 10 along the way.
Old Nc 10
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 73.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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