Origin
Fairview, NC
Morning in Fairview on Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, NC to Asheville, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
11.7 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairview, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Fairview to Asheville is 11.7 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Charlotte Highway and Billy Graham Freeway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short jaunt stays within North Carolina's Southeast region, offering a convenient connection between two points. Expect a mixed drive experience, making it a straightforward trip for most. With only 17 minutes of travel time, this route is ideal for those looking to quickly get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Highway | 8 mi | 12m |
| Billy Graham Freeway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Merrill Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Charlotte Highway
— 8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, NC and Asheville, NC.
1
Start on Merrill Drive
29 ft
·
3 sec
·
Merrill Drive
2
Turn right onto US 74A
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Charlotte Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
3
Merge onto I 240
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Billy Graham Freeway
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 25
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
6
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.7 — 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
|
US 74A / Charlotte Highway
Turn right onto US 74A / Charlotte Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
3
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 240 / Billy Graham Freeway
Merge onto I 240 / Billy Graham Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward US 25
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 25
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.83 one way
$3.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.17 | $4.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.58 | $5.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Asheville, NC
Morning in Asheville on Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m 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?
This drive features a 30% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster travel and local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 8 miles along Charlotte Highway, providing a sustained period on a primary road. As you progress, the route transitions, incorporating sections of Billy Graham Freeway and Merrill Drive, which may present different driving conditions and speeds. The 'Mixed drive' profile suggests a varied road experience, so be prepared for potential changes in traffic and road type.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on Charlotte Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 US 74A / Charlotte Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 4 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 (US 74A / Charlotte Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (I 240 / Billy Graham Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 17m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on Charlotte Highway. 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 (US 74A / Charlotte Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (I 240 / Billy Graham Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Asheville, 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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