How far is it from Asheville, NC, to Canton, NC, ?

The distance between Asheville, NC, and Canton, NC, is 20 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Asheville, NC, to Canton, NC, ?

The drive from Asheville, NC, to Canton, NC, takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Asheville, NC, to Canton, NC, ?

The fastest route from Asheville, NC, to Canton, NC, covers 20 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Canton, NC from Asheville, NC?

Canton, NC lies roughly to the west of Asheville, NC.

Are there charging stations between Asheville, NC and Canton, NC?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Asheville, NC to Canton, NC, including Forest Ridge Shopping Center (Asheville, NC) (350 kW); Pilot Travel Center 393 (350 kW); Sam's Club 6452 (Asheville, NC) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 75.

Asheville, NC Canton, NC

Distance: 20 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from Asheville, NC to Canton, NC takes about 35 min via I 40. The distance is 20 mi. The straight-line distance is 17 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 20 mi

1 Depart left 8 yd
2 Turn left 34 yd
3 At end of road, turn right onto Student Circle 38 yd
4 Turn left onto Victoria Road 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Meadow Road 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Amboy Road 2 mi
7 Take ramp straight 1 mi
8 Merge slightly right onto Billy Graham Freeway 2 mi
9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Merge slightly left 13 mi
11 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
12 Turn left onto Newfound Road 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Newfound Street 1 mi

14 Turn right onto North Main Street 1 mi
15 Turn sharp right onto Ferguson Street 41 yd
16 Turn left onto Thompson Street 1 mi
17 Turn right onto Beaverdam Street 1 mi
18 Arrive left onto Beaverdam Street

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The return trip from Canton, NC to Asheville, NC covers roughly the same distance, 20 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

75 chargers

Forest Ridge Shopping Center (Asheville, NC)CCS · 1636 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC, 28803350 kW
Pilot Travel Center 393CCS, CHAdeMO · 3712 Crabtree Road, Waynesville, NC, 28786350 kW
Sam's Club 6452 (Asheville, NC)CCS · 645 Patton Ave., Asheville, NC, 28806350 kW
Asheville Market - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 4 South Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC, 28805250 kW
Asheville Outlets - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 800 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC, 28806250 kW

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Canton, NC → Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)25 mi · 40 min Canton, NC → Webster, NC34 mi · 55 min Canton, NC → Dillsboro, NC34 mi · 50 min Canton, NC → Montreat, NC37 mi · 55 min Canton, NC → Maggie Valley, NC17 mi · 30 min Canton, NC → Fletcher, NC28 mi · 45 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 4, 2026.

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How far is it from Asheville, NC, {fromState} to Canton, NC, {toState}?: The distance between Asheville, NC, {fromState} and Canton, NC, {toState} is 20 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Asheville, NC, {fromState} to Canton, NC, {toState}?: The drive from Asheville, NC, {fromState} to Canton, NC, {toState} takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Asheville, NC, {fromState} to Canton, NC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Asheville, NC, {fromState} to Canton, NC, {toState} covers 20 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Canton, NC from Asheville, NC?: Canton, NC lies roughly to the west of Asheville, NC.
Are there charging stations between Asheville, NC and Canton, NC?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Asheville, NC to Canton, NC, including Forest Ridge Shopping Center (Asheville, NC) (350 kW); Pilot Travel Center 393 (350 kW); Sam's Club 6452 (Asheville, NC) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 75.

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