Akron to Asheville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

383.1 miles 616.6 km · straight line
459.8 miles estimated 739.9 km · driving distance
9h 15min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
189° S bearing direction

How far is Akron from Asheville?

The distance from Akron to Asheville is 383.1 miles (616.6 km) as the crow flies. Asheville is located S of Akron. By car, the driving distance is approximately 459.8 miles, taking about 9h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Akron in Ohio and Asheville in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Akron and Asheville. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Akron to Asheville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 15min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 6min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 47min $55–$161* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Akron & Asheville

Quick Facts

Akron
41.08°N, 81.52°W
America/New_York
306m elevation
Asheville
35.60°N, 82.55°W
America/New_York
649m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients