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

The driving distance from Dana, NC to High Point, NC is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.56 mi
02h 54m
Flight
139.94 mi
225.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.94 mi
Kilometers
225.21 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.56 mi
Kilometers
280.93 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Fri, Nov 6, 11:25 AM EST
Return by in Dana
Fri, Nov 6, 2:20 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dana
2026-11-06T08:31
Arrive High Point
Fri, Nov 6, 11:25 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:40 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dana
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Brookford
NC

Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Dana
83.3 mi
01h 27m
To High Point
91.3 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ridge Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Laycock Road

    2731 ft · 2 min · Laycock Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Laycock Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Laycock Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Chimney Rock Road

    7 mi · 12 min · Chimney Rock Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Gerton Highway

    1040 ft · 26 sec · Gerton Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Old Fort Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Fort Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Fort Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Old Fort Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Bat Cave Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Bat Cave Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1101 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    122.9 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: High Point

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2130 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1635 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.6 mi · 8 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dana 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bat Cave Road
130 mi · 74%
I 74 East
10.5 mi · 6%
Chimney Rock Road
6.99 mi · 4%
Old Fort Road
4.92 mi · 3%
North Main Street
3.63 mi · 2%
Ridge Road
2.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Bat Cave Road

Merge slight left

123 mi · 02h 18m

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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
139.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookford
01h 27m from Dana
Leave By
12:40 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Dana and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near High Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Brookford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Dana and 91.3 miles from High Point.

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

The direct path is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 12:40 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.73 one way or $41.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dana and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near High Point.

Stop Ideas Near Brookford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brookford, 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 Brookford.

RAIL

Gastonia

51 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Kannapolis

69 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Charlotte

70 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Salisbury

80 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dana and High Point. Straight-line distance: 139.94 mi (225.21 km).

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#1 Dana

Dana is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.3292800, -82.3754000
Altitude686
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: Ridge Road (-82.375356, 35.329287)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.16 gal
23.32 L · about $20.73
Round trip
$41.47
12.32 gal · 46.64 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.5 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.37 $20.73 $41.47
Mid-grade $3.81 $23.49 $46.98
Premium $4.25 $26.16 $52.31
Diesel $5.50 $33.87 $67.74

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Dana and High Point. The current time is 08:31:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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