There are
916 mi
from Asheville, NC to Altoona, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 17 hours 11 mins to go from Asheville, North Carolina to Altoona, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Asheville, NC to Altoona, IA) is 721.59 mi.
916 mi = 1,473.88 kms