Are you planning a road trip from Bristol, Virginia to Asheville, North Carolina? If so, you’ll want to know the current best route to take. The most direct route is to take I-81 South to I-40 West. This route will take you through the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and will take you to Asheville in about 3 hours and 30 minutes.
However, due to the winding roads and often heavy traffic especially during rush hours, an alternate route would be to take I-81 South to I-26 West. This route which will take you approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes. This route is slightly longer, but it is less mountainous and has less traffic.
