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

The driving distance from Denton, NC to High Point, NC is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.99 mi
00h 36m
Flight
23.11 mi
37.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.11 mi
Kilometers
37.19 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.99 mi
Kilometers
43.43 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Mon, May 18, 6:37 PM EDT
Return by in Denton
Mon, May 18, 7:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denton
2026-05-18T18:01
Arrive High Point
Mon, May 18, 6:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Denton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Thomasville
NC

City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States

From Denton
13.3 mi
00h 18m
To High Point
13.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Salisbury Street

    731 ft · 22 sec · West Salisbury Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    139 m · 15 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    1512 ft · 43 sec · East 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Glenn Street

    15.8 mi · 22 min · Glenn Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Liberty Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Liberty Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Turner Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Turner Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto National Highway

    3043 ft · 1 min · National Highway

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    129 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    711 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Archdale

    1250 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Glenn Street
15.8 mi · 59%
National Highway
4.73 mi · 18%
Liberty Drive
2.6 mi · 10%
South Main Street
2.03 mi · 8%
Turner Street
0.76 mi · 3%
East 1st Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Glenn Street

Turn left onto Glenn Street

15.8 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomasville
00h 18m from Denton
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Denton 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 Denton to High Point?

The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Thomasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Denton and 13.7 miles from High Point.

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

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Thomasville

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

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

RAIL

High Point

11 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Lexington

17 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

26 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

28 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denton and High Point. Straight-line distance: 23.11 mi (37.19 km).

Denton

#1 Denton

Town in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States

Population1,700
Coordinates35.6334700, -80.1158800
Altitude213
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: West Salisbury Street (-80.11588, 35.633473)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.6 L · about $3.76
Round trip
$7.53
1.9 gal · 7.2 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.76 $7.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.21 $8.42
Premium $4.78 $4.54 $9.08
Diesel $5.62 $5.34 $10.69

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Denton and High Point. The current time is 18:01:46.

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.