Origin
Asheville, NC
Evening in Asheville on Thursday
Local time
7:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Asheville, NC to Dana, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dana, NC
C k
Trip Overview
The drive from Asheville, NC to Dana, NC covers 28.2 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Billy Graham Freeway, Dana Road, Howard Gap Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.2 miles on Billy Graham Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 39m highway drive covering 28.2 miles, with most of the trip on Billy Graham Freeway and Dana Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.2 miles on Billy Graham Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Billy Graham Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Billy Graham Freeway and Dana Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Marcellus Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 28.2 miles you will encounter 9 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; near the start (US 25 / Merrimon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (I 240; US 70; US 74A / Billy Graham Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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Marcellus Street
Turn left onto Marcellus Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
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US 25 / Merrimon Avenue
Turn right onto US 25 / Merrimon Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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I 240; US 70; US 74A / Billy Graham Freeway
Merge onto I 240; US 70; US 74A / Billy Graham Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
1.6 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 26; I 240; US 19 BUS; US 23 BUS / Billy Graham Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 26; I 240; US 19 BUS; US 23 BUS / Billy Graham Freeway toward I 240 West, I 26 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 240 West, I 26 East
5
28.2 mi into trip
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~39m in
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Ridge Road
At end of road, turn left onto Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Billy Graham Freeway | 23.2 mi | 29m |
| Dana Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Howard Gap Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Sugarloaf Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| US 64 Truck | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Marcellus Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Merrimon Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ridge Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Billy Graham Freeway
— 23.2 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville, NC and Dana, 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
306 ft
·
11 sec
5
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
this road
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Merge onto I 240; US 70; US 74A
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Billy Graham Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 26; I 240; US 19 BUS; US 23 BUS
22 mi
·
27 min
·
Billy Graham Freeway
Toward I 240 West, I 26 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 64 Truck
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 64 Truck
Toward US 64 East: Bat Cave
9
Turn right onto Sugarloaf Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Sugarloaf Road
10
Turn slight right onto Howard Gap Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Howard Gap Road
11
Turn left onto Dana Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Dana Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto Ridge Road
46 ft
·
0 sec
·
Ridge Road
13
Arrive at destination
Ridge Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.41 one way
$8.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Dana, NC
Evening in Dana on Thursday
Local time
7:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
8 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
39m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Asheville, NC to Dana, NC covers 28.2 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Billy Graham Freeway, Dana Road, Howard Gap Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 miles from Asheville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 0.3 miles (I 240; US 70; US 74A / Billy Graham Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Asheville, NC to Dana, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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