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Asheville is an easy drive from most of the eastern United States. It is centrally located in the epicenter of numerous major cities and easily accessible from major interstates I-40 and I-26.

By Air

The Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) serves approximately 750,000 passengers per year. It offers non-stop flights and easy connections through the major US hubs of Atlanta (ATL), Newark (EWR - May 2013) , Detroit, Chicago (ORD), New York, and Charlotte (CLT), as well as service from Orlando and St. Petersburg/Clearwater (June 2013). In season, with approximately 25 round trip flights per day, a non-stop flight or one connection can get you to Asheville from just about anywhere.

Located 10 miles (approximately 25 minutes) from downtown, AVL is served by major rental car companies as well as a host of other ground transportation providers. 

There are also several airports in other cities within driving distance of downtown Asheville:

  • Greenville Spartanburg, Greenville, SC (GSP) 77 mi 
  • Charlotte Douglas Intl, Charlotte, NC (CLT) 125 mi 
  • Knoxville McGhee Tyson, Knoxville, TN (TYS) 129 mi

Maps 

For maps of western North Carolina, downtown Asheville and major highways in the southeast, click here. 

Driving Distances to Asheville

Atlanta, GA - 188 miles
Birmingham, AL - 333 miles
Charleston, SC - 259 miles
Charlotte, NC - 122 miles
Charlottesville, VA - 324 miles
Chattanooga, TN - 226 miles
Cincinnati, OH - 372 miles
Columbia, SC - 153 miles
Greenville, SC - 59 miles		     Knoxville, TN - 111 miles
Louisville, KY - 340 miles
Nashville, TN - 288 miles
Orlanda, FL - 547 miles
Philadelphia, PA - 628 miles
Pittsburgh, PA - 477 miles
Raleigh, NC - 231 miles
Richmond, VA - 398 miles