Planning Your Trip: The Cost of Driving from Black Mountain to Shelby

Looking to plan a trip from Black Mountain to Shelby in North Carolina? Whether you're commuting to work or heading out for a weekend getaway, it's important to factor in the cost of gas and tolls along the way.

Here are a few different route options, along with the distance, time, and cost for each one based on current gas prices:

Route 1: via I-40 and US-74 E

Distance: 43 miles
Time: 44 minutes
Cost of Gas: Based on current gas prices at $2.50 per gallon, it would cost approximately $5.71 in gas for this route.
Toll Prices: There are no tolls on this route.

Route 2: via US-74 Alt E

Distance: 38.5 miles
Time: 51 minutes
Cost of Gas: Using the same gas prices as above, it would cost approximately $5.28 in gas to travel this route.
Toll Prices: There are no tolls on this route.

Route 3: via NC-9 S and NC-18 S

Distance: 41.8 miles
Time: 1 hour and 3 minutes
Cost of Gas: Based on current gas prices, it would cost approximately $6.01 in gas to travel this route.
Toll Prices: There are no tolls on this route.

Whichever route you choose, make sure to budget for gas and tolls accordingly. Safe travels!