From I-40 west of Asheville:
If you are arriving by car via I-40 from areas west of Asheville, do
not take the Asheville exits (I-240), but rather stay on I-40 going
East until you get to Exit 55. Take Exit 55 (East Asheville), turn left
and go under the interstate. Go to the first traffic light (at the
intersection with US-70/Tunnel Road), and turn right onto US-70.
On US-70, go 1.5 miles until you reach the next traffic light and
turn left onto Warren Wilson Road. Travel about 1.5 miles until you
reach the campus. Turn right at the South entrance and bear left at the
first split, continue straight at the second split. The Admissions and
College Relations building will be on the right, just past Ransom House
(Service Learning Office). Parking is available on the left before
Ransom House in front of Ogg Building in designated spaces. If they are
full additional parking is located under the pedestrian foot bridge.
Handicap parking is available. The Admission Office is located
downstairs.
From I-40 east of Asheville:If you are traveling on I-40 east of Asheville take Exit 59 (Swannanoa)
which has a "Warren Wilson College" sign. Bear right at the exit and go
to the traffic light at the intersection with US-70. Turn left and go
about 2 miles until you reach the second traffic light. Turn right on
Warren Wilson Road. Go about 1.5 miles until you reach the campus. Turn
right at the South entrance and bear left at the first split, continue
straight at the second split. The Admissions and College Relations
building will be on the right, just past Ransom House (Service Learning
Office). Parking is available on the left before Ransom House in front
of Ogg Building in designated spaces. If they are full additional
parking is located under the pedestrian foot bridge. Handicap parking
is available. The Admission Office is located downstairs.
From the airport:If you are traveling from the airport, take Interstate 26 West to
I-40 East, then follow the instructions from I-40 West of Asheville.
In the event of snow and ice, you can call
828-258-4521 for a recorded message. Usually the best route to campus
is from I-40 exit 59. From U.S. 70 East, cross the Swannanoa River onto
Old U.S. 70 and turn left. After a short distance bear right onto Bee
Tree Road. Continue on Bee Tree Road until you pass the sign for Bee
Tree Community and the road becomes Warren Wilson Road in approaching
Owen Manufacturing.