Origin
Asheville, NC
Morning in Asheville on Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Asheville, NC to Weaverville, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weaverville, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
This short 8.1-mile drive from Asheville to Weaverville, NC, takes about 14 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $1, it's an easy addition to any itinerary. The route is primarily within the Southeast region, connecting two points in North Carolina. It's not a day trip in itself but can easily be incorporated into a longer journey or a local exploration. You'll experience a mix of driving conditions, so it's best suited for a single, straightforward leg of your travels.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Merrimon Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Broadway Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Weaverville Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Merchants Alley | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| New Stock Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Marcellus Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 3.7 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville, NC and Weaverville, 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
105 ft
·
4 sec
·
Merrimon Avenue
4
Turn straight
254 ft
·
9 sec
5
Turn right onto Broadway Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 26; US 19; US 23; US 70
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 26; US 19; US 23; US 70
8
Continue on I 26; US 19; US 23; US 25; US 70
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 26; US 19; US 23; US 25; US 70
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward New Stock Road
10
Turn right onto SR 1740
162 ft
·
11 sec
·
New Stock Road
11
Turn left onto US 19 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Weaverville Road
12
Continue on US 19 Business
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Merrimon Avenue
13
Turn sharp left onto Central Avenue
58 ft
·
4 sec
·
Central Avenue
14
Turn right onto Merchants Alley
201 ft
·
8 sec
·
Merchants Alley
15
Arrive at destination
Merchants Alley
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8 — 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
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broadway Street
Turn right onto Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn sharp left onto Central Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.27 one way
$2.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.38 | $2.77 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Weaverville, NC
Morning in Weaverville on Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll encounter a mixed drive on this route, with 46% of it being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 3.7 miles on I-26. Expect to transition from faster highway speeds to more local road conditions as you approach your destination. Merrimon Avenue and Broadway Street will likely offer a more urban or suburban feel compared to the interstate segments. This blend means you'll need to adjust your driving style throughout the short journey.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Marcellus Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.1 miles (Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Asheville, NC
Full guide →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.
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 14m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on I 26. 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 0.1 miles (Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Weaverville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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