Origin
Dana, NC
Evening in Dana on Thursday
Local time
7:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dana, NC to Asheville, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
27.9 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 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
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
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dana, NC to Asheville, NC covers 27.9 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 Andrew Jackson Highway, Dana Road, Billy Graham Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.2 miles on Andrew Jackson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 27.9 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.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 27.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Andrew Jackson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in near US 64 Truck.
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 27.9 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 4.3 miles (US 64 Truck): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.2 miles (I 26; I 240; US 19; US 23; US 74A / Billy Graham Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 64 Truck
Take the ramp onto US 64 Truck toward I 26, US 74, US 25
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 26, US 74, US 25
5
26.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
I 26; I 240; US 19; US 23; US 74A / Billy Graham Freeway
Merge onto I 26; I 240; US 19; US 23; US 74A / Billy Graham Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
27.6 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
6
27.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Marcellus Street
Turn left onto Marcellus Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
27.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Dana, NC to Asheville, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Westgate along the way.
Westgate
25.8 mi in
|
~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 21.2 mi | 26m |
| Dana Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Billy Graham Freeway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Howard Gap Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Sugarloaf Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| US 64 Truck | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Patton Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chimney Rock Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Andrew Jackson Highway
— 21.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dana, NC and Asheville, NC.
1
Start on Ridge Road
46 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ridge Road
2
Turn right onto Dana Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Dana Road
3
Turn right onto Howard Gap Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Howard Gap Road
4
Turn slight left onto SR 1734
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Sugarloaf Road
5
Turn left onto US 64
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Chimney Rock Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the ramp onto US 64 Truck
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 64 Truck
Toward I 26, US 74, US 25
7
Merge onto I 26; US 74; US 25; US 64 Truck
21 mi
·
26 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Toward Westgate
9
Turn straight onto Patton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Patton Avenue
Toward Westgate
10
Take the ramp
157 ft
·
2 sec
Toward Westgate
11
Merge onto I 26; I 240; US 19; US 23; US 74A
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Billy Graham Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward US 25
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn slight right
137 ft
·
3 sec
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto US 25
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Merrimon Avenue
15
Turn left onto Marcellus Street
130 ft
·
7 sec
·
Marcellus Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.36 one way
$8.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.16 | $10.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 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 | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
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
Asheville, NC
Evening in Asheville on Thursday
Local time
7:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°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 cooler 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 Dana, NC to Asheville, NC covers 27.9 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Andrew Jackson Highway, Dana Road, Billy Graham Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.9 miles from Dana, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.36 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 27.9 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 4.3 miles (US 64 Truck): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.2 miles (I 26; I 240; US 19; US 23; US 74A / Billy Graham Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Dana, NC to Asheville, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Westgate along the way.
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