How far is Archdale, NC from High Point, NC?

The driving distance from Archdale, NC to High Point, NC is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.4 mi
01h 46m
Flight
94.49 mi
152.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.49 mi
Kilometers
152.06 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.4 mi
Kilometers
176.07 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Fri, Apr 17, 8:31 PM EDT
Return by in Archdale
Fri, Apr 17, 10:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Archdale
2026-04-17T18:44
Arrive High Point
Fri, Apr 17, 8:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Archdale
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kannapolis
NC

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

From Archdale
54.5 mi
00h 53m
To High Point
54.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Archdale and High Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Archdale and High Point.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1479 ft · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    24.3 mi · 29 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

    59.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Archdale

    1250 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Archdale and High Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cameron Morrison Bridge
59.4 mi · 54%
I 85 Business North
15.5 mi · 14%
I 285 North
4.08 mi · 4%
US 29 North
3.47 mi · 3%
South Main Street
2.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Cameron Morrison Bridge

Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

59.4 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
94.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kannapolis
00h 53m from Archdale
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Archdale and Mostly Sunny near High Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Archdale to High Point?

The road trip is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km) and usually takes 01h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kannapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.5 miles from Archdale and 54.9 miles from High Point.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.29 one way or $30.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Archdale and Mostly Sunny near High Point.

Stop Ideas Near Kannapolis

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kannapolis, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kannapolis.

RAIL

Kannapolis

2 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

25 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Charlotte

33 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Lexington

50 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Archdale and High Point. Straight-line distance: 94.49 mi (152.06 km).

Archdale

#1 Archdale

City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States

Population11,560
Coordinates35.1940200, -81.4017500
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
High Point

#2 High Point

The second most populous city in Guilford County, North Carolina.

Population113,565
Coordinates35.9556900, -80.0053200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: US 29 North (-81.401847, 35.19432)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.61 L · about $15.29
Round trip
$30.58
7.72 gal · 29.22 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.29 $30.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.10 $34.19
Premium $4.78 $18.44 $36.89
Diesel $5.62 $21.71 $43.42

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Archdale and High Point. The current time is 18:44:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.