Origin
Weaverville, NC
Night in Weaverville on Thursday
Local time
10:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weaverville, NC to Asheville, NC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.5 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weaverville, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
This short 8.5-mile drive from Weaverville to Asheville, North Carolina, is easily manageable in about 14 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll be traveling primarily on I-26 before transitioning to local roads like Merrimon Avenue and Broadway Street. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at $1, this route is budget-friendly. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of highway and urban/suburban travel. Since it's so brief, you won't need an overnight stay, offering plenty of flexibility for when you depart and how you spend your time upon arrival in Asheville, a vibrant hub in the Southeast region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 47% of it being on the highway. You'll experience a 4-mile stretch on I-26, offering a chance for steady cruising. As you transition off the interstate, the character shifts to more urban and suburban roads like Merrimon Avenue and Broadway Street. This change will likely involve more traffic signals and varying speed limits, requiring your attention. The drive provides a contrast between efficient highway travel and the approach into a more populated area.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 26 is the longest continuous segment at about 4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (NC 251 / Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (Bordeau Place): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward NC 251: University of North Carolina Asheville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NC 251: University of North Carolina Ash...
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
NC 251 / Broadway Street
Turn left onto NC 251 / Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Bordeau Place
Turn sharp left onto Bordeau Place
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Marcellus Street
Turn right onto Marcellus Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 4 mi | 4m |
| Merrimon Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Broadway Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Weaverville Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| New Stock Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Alabama Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Marcellus Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bordeau Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 4 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weaverville, NC and Asheville, NC.
1
Start on Merchants Alley
201 ft
·
10 sec
·
Merchants Alley
2
Turn right onto Central Avenue
257 ft
·
16 sec
·
Central Avenue
3
Turn left onto Alabama Avenue
363 ft
·
15 sec
·
Alabama Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto US 19 Business
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Merrimon Avenue
5
Continue on US 19 Business
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Weaverville Road
6
Turn slight right
382 ft
·
16 sec
7
Turn right onto SR 1740
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
New Stock Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
9
Merge onto I 26; US 19; US 23; US 25; US 70
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 26; US 19; US 23; US 25; US 70
10
Continue on I 26; US 19; US 23; US 70
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 26; US 19; US 23; US 70
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward NC 251: University of North Carolina Asheville
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto NC 251
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn sharp left onto Bordeau Place
305 ft
·
16 sec
·
Bordeau Place
14
Turn right onto Marcellus Street
308 ft
·
19 sec
·
Marcellus Street
15
Turn left
45 ft
·
3 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.33 one way
$2.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.45 | $2.91 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Night in Asheville on Thursday
Local time
10:18 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
35 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
14m 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 Weaverville, NC to Asheville, NC covers 8.5 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 26, Merrimon Avenue, Broadway Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.3 miles from Weaverville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.33 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 is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (NC 251 / Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (Bordeau Place): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Weaverville, NC to Asheville, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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