How far is Clinton, NC from High Point, NC?
The driving distance from Clinton, NC to High Point, NC is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and High Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and High Point.
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Start on Main Street
53 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Sampson Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Sampson Street
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Turn straight onto McKoy Street
1698 ft · 42 sec · McKoy Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Boulevard
15.8 mi · 22 min · Northwest Boulevard
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Continue on Plain View Highway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Plain View Highway
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Turn left onto Green Path Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Green Path Road
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Turn right onto North Spring Branch Road
1.4 km · 1 min · North Spring Branch Road
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Continue on Pope Road
1208 ft · 19 sec · Pope Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Long Branch Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Long Branch Road
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Continue on Arrowhead Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Arrowhead Road
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Continue on Dorman Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dorman Road
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Antioch Church Road
1 km · 1 min · Antioch Church Road
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Turn left onto Old Cut Off Road
1459 ft · 36 sec · Old Cut Off Road
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Turn straight onto South 13th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South 13th Street
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Turn right onto Bunnlevel Erwin Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Bunnlevel Erwin Road
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Turn right onto Titan Roberts Road
5 mi · 7 min · Titan Roberts Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto West Killiegrey Street
1182 ft · 31 sec · West Killiegrey Street
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Turn right onto South 10th Street
1194 ft · 34 sec · South 10th Street
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Turn left onto West Front Street
17.3 mi · 24 min · West Front Street
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Take the ramp right
2137 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sanford Bypass
10.4 mi · 12 min · Sanford Bypass
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Continue on Boone Trail Road
2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road
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Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 53 min · Isaac Brooks Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: High Point, Charlotte
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Downtown
1356 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and High Point.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Isaac Brooks Highway
Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Clinton and Sunny near High Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to High Point?
The road trip is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Clinton and 66.3 miles from High Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.59 one way or $31.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton and Sunny near High Point.
Stop Ideas Near Sanford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sanford.
Southern Pines
Cary
Fayetteville
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and High Point. Straight-line distance: 115.48 mi (185.84 km).
#1 Clinton
Clinton is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9979500, -78.3233300 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 High Point
The second most populous city in Guilford County, North Carolina.
| Population | 113,565 |
| Coordinates | 35.9556900, -80.0053200 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.32 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
| Mid-grade | $3.77 | $17.72 | $35.45 |
| Premium | $4.20 | $19.75 | $39.51 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $25.69 | $51.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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