Origin
Roxboro, NC
Evening in Roxboro on Sunday
Local time
7:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roxboro, NC to Asheville, NC
Drive Time
4h 38m
Distance
228.6 mi
368 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
27 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 25m
★
6 AM
4h 39m
8 AM
5h 5m
10 AM
4h 48m
12 PM
4h 45m
3 PM
4h 49m
5 PM
5h 4m
8 PM
4h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roxboro, NC
Lance Stephenson
Trip Overview
The drive from Roxboro, NC to Asheville, NC covers 228.6 miles and takes about 4h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Burlington Road, Sam Hunt Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 173.3 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
114.3 miles from Roxboro, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 38m highway drive covering 228.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Burlington Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 173.3 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 173.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,132 ft
696 ft
Total Climb
1,467 ft
Total Descent
50 ft
Highest Point
2,132 ft
~228.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,436 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Burlington Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 39 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 228.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 39 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.6 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.2 miles (I 40; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
39 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 West, I 85 South: Greensboro
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 West, I 85 South: Greensboro
6
50.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
58.2 mi into trip
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~1h 22m in
|
I 40; US 220
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 220
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
70.8 mi into trip
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~1h 37m in
|
I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
6
223.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 31m in
|
I 240 / Billy Graham Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 240 / Billy Graham Freeway toward I 240, US 74A: West Asheville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 240, US 74A: West Asheville
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Roxboro, NC to Asheville, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Statesville along the way.
Statesville
70.8 mi in
|
~1h 37m
|
via I 40
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 173.3 mi | 3h 19m |
| Burlington Road | 15.1 mi | 21m |
| Sam Hunt Freeway | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| NC 49 | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| North NC Highway 62 | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Billy Graham Freeway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| South Church Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Alamance Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 173.3 mi, about 3h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roxboro, NC and Asheville, NC.
1
Start on Depot Street
119 ft
·
5 sec
·
Depot Street
2
Continue on Reams Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Reams Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 501; NC 49
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Madison Boulevard
4
Turn right onto US 158; NC 49; NC 57
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Leasburg Road
5
Turn left onto NC 49
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Burlington Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto NC 49; NC 86
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
NC 49; NC 86
7
Turn right onto NC 49
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
NC 49
8
Keep slight right at fork onto North NC 49
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North NC 49
9
Continue on NC 62
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
North NC Highway 62
10
Continue on NC 62
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Rauhut Street
11
Turn right onto US 70; NC 62
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Fisher Street
12
Continue on US 70; NC 62
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Fisher Street
13
Turn straight onto US 70; NC 62
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Church Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto NC 62
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Alamance Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 40 West, I 85 South: Greensboro
16
Merge onto I 40; I 85
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Sam Hunt Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 220
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 40; US 220
Use the straight lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
153 mi
·
2 hr 54 min
·
I 40
Toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
Use the slight left lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 240
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Billy Graham Freeway
Toward I 240, US 74A: West Asheville
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 25
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 114.3 miles from Roxboro, NC, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 173.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.3 miles or 2h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Asheville, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Roxboro, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Roxboro, NC
This is one driving day of about 228.6 miles and 4h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Roxboro, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 173.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114.3 mi from Roxboro, NC · 2h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114.3 miles from Roxboro, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 173.3 miles.
Arriving in Asheville, NC
The final approach into Asheville, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Asheville, NC.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.59 one way
$73.17 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $39.86 | $79.72 |
| premium | $4.78 | $43.00 | $86.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.79 | $101.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
27 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Burlington, NC - Garden Road - Tesla Supercharger
Burlington, NC
Tesla
20 DCFC
Hanes Towne Village Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger
Winston-Salem, NC
Tesla
12 DCFC
Alamance Crossing - Tesla Supercharger
Burlington, NC
Tesla
8 DCFC
Stop N' Save - Tesla Supercharger
McLeansville, NC
Tesla
8 DCFC
Walmart 5320 (Greensboro, NC)
Greensboro, NC
Electrify America
8 DCFC
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
Greensboro, NC
Tesla
8 DCFC
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
Colfax, NC
Tesla
8 DCFC
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
Kernersville, NC
Tesla
8 DCFC
Tesla: 7
ChargePoint Network: 5
EV Connect: 4
RED_E: 2
Non-Networked: 2
eVgo Network: 2
Blink Network: 2
EVGATEWAY: 1
Electrify America: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.6 | 0 | $24.00 | $10.97 |
| Efficient EV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.00 | $9.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.4 | 1 | $32.00 | $14.63 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Sunday
Local time
7:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4h 38m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Roxboro, NC to Asheville, NC covers 228.6 miles and takes about 4h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Burlington Road, Sam Hunt Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.3 miles from Roxboro, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 228.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 39 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.6 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.2 miles (I 40; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Roxboro, NC to Asheville, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Statesville along the way.
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