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Trip from Mars Hill, NC to Stackhouse, NC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

35m

Distance

19.2 mi

31 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m

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

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town in Madison County, North Carolina, United States

Mars Hill, NC

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Downtown Stackhouse, NC, NC

Stackhouse, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

This short, 19.2-mile drive from Mars Hill to Stackhouse, North Carolina, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking about 35 minutes to complete. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $3, it's an economical option for a quick excursion within the Southeast region. The route primarily utilizes US 25 and local roads like Cascade Street and Stackhouse Road, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its brevity and lack of designated stops, this trip is perfect for a spontaneous adventure or as a segment of a larger journey, allowing for plenty of flexibility.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 25 9.3 mi 14m
Cascade Street 7.3 mi 11m
Stackhouse Road 2.4 mi 9m
NC 213 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 25 — 9.3 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mars Hill, NC and Stackhouse, NC.

1

Start on NC 213

7.3 mi · 11 min · Cascade Street
2

Take the ramp onto NC 213

0.1 mi · 16 sec · NC 213
3

Merge onto US 25; US 70; NC 213

9.3 mi · 14 min · US 25; US 70; NC 213
4

Turn left onto Stackhouse Road

2.3 mi · 9 min · Stackhouse Road
5

At end of road, turn right onto Stackhouse Road

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Stackhouse Road
6

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 19.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
7.3 mi into trip | ~11m in | NC 213

Take the ramp onto NC 213

Navigation decision point

3
7.4 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 25; US 70; NC 213

Merge onto US 25; US 70; NC 213

Merge point - match speed before joining

3
16.8 mi into trip | ~26m in | Stackhouse Road

Turn left onto Stackhouse Road

Navigation decision point

4
19.1 mi into trip | ~35m in | Stackhouse Road

At end of road, turn right onto Stackhouse Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.78 one way

$5.55 round trip

$3.67/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $3.13 $6.26
premium $4.55 $3.44 $6.88
diesel $5.65 $4.27 $8.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.8 0 $2.02 $0.92
Efficient EV 4.8 0 $1.68 $0.77
EV Truck/SUV 7.7 0 $2.69 $1.23

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 Oct 11, 2026

Origin

Mars Hill, NC

Morning in Mars Hill on Saturday

Local time

11:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Chance Rain Showers

WNW 8 mph 49% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 1:11PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 1:09PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Destination

Stackhouse, NC

Morning in Stackhouse on Saturday

Local time

11:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Chance Rain Showers

WNW 7 mph 52% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 1:11PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 1:09PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

35m 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?

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about half of your journey (49%) on highway conditions, primarily on US 25. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 9.3 miles on US 25, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. As you transition off the main highway onto Cascade Street and then Stackhouse Road, the character of the drive will likely shift to more local, potentially winding, or slower-paced sections, characteristic of rural North Carolina roads. This blend means you'll experience different driving dynamics during this relatively brief trip.

49% 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: 9.3 mi on US 25.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in near NC 213.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Mars Hill, NC to Stackhouse, NC is easy. At 35m with 49% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles (NC 213): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (US 25; US 70; NC 213): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 16.8 miles (Stackhouse Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

2,311 ft 1,404 ft

Total Climb

760 ft

Total Descent

1,667 ft

Highest Point

2,311 ft

Elevation Range

907 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Mars Hill, NC

Full guide →

Mars Hill is a city in North Carolina.

Top landmarks

  • • Mars Hill University — formerly Mars Hill College, a four-year university in Mars Hill, North Carolina

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 35m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on US 25. 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: at 7.3 miles (NC 213): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (US 25; US 70; NC 213): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 16.8 miles (Stackhouse Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stackhouse, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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