Alexandria to Asheville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

642.1 miles 1033.4 km · straight line
770.6 miles estimated 1240.1 km · driving distance
15h 30min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Alexandria from Asheville?

The distance from Alexandria to Asheville is 642.1 miles (1033.4 km) as the crow flies. Asheville is located ENE of Alexandria. By car, the driving distance is approximately 770.6 miles, taking about 15h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Alexandria in Louisiana and Asheville in North Carolina.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alexandria 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 Alexandria to Asheville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 30min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 36min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~20h 9min $92–$270* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alexandria & Asheville

Quick Facts

Alexandria
31.31°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
23m 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 214 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients