Drive or Fly: Asheville, NC to Boiling Springs, NC?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for AVL–TYS. At 120 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 52m

Distance

120.5 mi

Total Cost

$62

CO2

49 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$27

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 30m

10m in the air

Air Distance

86 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

22 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Asheville, NC → AVL 17m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 10m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TYS → Boiling Springs, NC 63m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Asheville, NC AVL — Asheville Regional Airport 12 mi, ~17m drive

Boiling Springs, NC TYS — McGhee Tyson Airport 42 mi, ~63m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between AVL and TYS. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

4h 39m

1h 14m on rail

Total Cost

$11

CO2

3 kg

Route

Crescent

Door-to-Door Timeline

Asheville, NC → Greenville Amtrak Station 78m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 74m

Arrival 10m

Toccoa Amtrak Station → Boiling Springs, NC 87m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Greenville Amtrak Station 52 mi, ~78m drive

To Toccoa Amtrak Station 58 mi, ~87m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	2h 52m	3h 30m	4h 39m
Total cost (1 person)	$62	$123	$11
Carbon footprint	49 kg CO₂	22 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 15, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Asheville, NC to Boiling Springs, NC with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.