Origin
Stallings, NC
Morning in Stallings on Wednesday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stallings, NC to Asheville, NC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 19m
Distance
149.6 mi
241 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
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6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stallings, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stallings, NC to Asheville, NC covers 149.6 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Stallings Road, Stallings Commerce Drive, US 74 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.8 miles from Stallings, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 19m drive with frequent turns across 149.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Stallings Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Stallings, NC to Asheville, NC is easy. At 2h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Stallings, NC to Asheville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Stallings Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stallings Commerce Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 74 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Independence Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Independence Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Independence Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John Belk Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NC 27 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Stallings Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stallings, NC and Asheville, NC.
1
Start on Stallings Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stallings Road
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stallings Road
164 ft
·
3 sec
·
Stallings Road
3
Exit the roundabout onto Stallings Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Stallings Road
4
Turn left onto Stallings Commerce Drive
387 ft
·
10 sec
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Stallings Commerce Drive
5
Take the ramp straight toward US 74 West: Charlotte
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 74 West: Charlotte
6
Merge slight left onto Independence Boulevard
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Independence Boulevard
7
Continue on East Independence Expressway
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
East Independence Expressway
8
Continue on East Independence Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
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East Independence Boulevard
9
Merge slight left onto John Belk Freeway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
John Belk Freeway
10
Take the exit straight toward NC 27: Freedom Drive
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
NC 27: Freedom Drive
11
Take the ramp slight left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
12
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
29 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby
14
Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
15
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
16
Continue on East Dixon Boulevard
12 mi
·
17 min
·
East Dixon Boulevard
17
Take the ramp straight toward West Dixon Boulevard
16 mi
·
17 min
·
West Dixon Boulevard
18
Continue on Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
19
Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
38 mi
·
45 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Westgate
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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Westgate
21
Turn straight onto Patton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Patton Avenue
22
Take the ramp straight toward Westgate
157 ft
·
3 sec
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Westgate
23
Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Billy Graham Freeway
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 25
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 25
25
Turn slight right
138 ft
·
4 sec
26
Turn right onto Merrimon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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Merrimon Avenue
27
Turn left onto Marcellus Street
131 ft
·
8 sec
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Marcellus Street
28
Turn right
46 ft
·
3 sec
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 74.8 miles from Stallings, NC, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
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 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.8 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 54m
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 Stallings, 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 Stallings, NC
This is one driving day of about 149.6 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Stallings, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.8 mi from Stallings, NC · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 74.8 miles from Stallings, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.39 one way
$46.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $25.58 | $51.16 |
| premium | $4.70 | $27.69 | $55.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.03 | $66.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.9 | 0 | $15.71 | $7.18 |
| Efficient EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.09 | $5.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.8 | 0 | $20.94 | $9.57 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (65% 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
Morning in Asheville on Wednesday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
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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
28 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
2h 19m 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 Stallings, NC to Asheville, NC covers 149.6 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Stallings Road, Stallings Commerce Drive, US 74 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.8 miles from Stallings, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.39 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.
The drive from Stallings, NC to Asheville, NC is easy. At 2h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Stallings, NC to Asheville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Stallings, NC to Asheville, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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