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

The driving distance from Dunn, NC to High Point, NC is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
105.14 mi
01h 49m
Flight
90.35 mi
145.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.35 mi
Kilometers
145.4 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.14 mi
Kilometers
169.21 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Fri, Apr 10, 8:56 PM EDT
Return by in Dunn
Fri, Apr 10, 10:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunn
2026-04-10T19:07
Arrive High Point
Fri, Apr 10, 8:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunn
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
Goldston
NC

City in Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Dunn
52.5 mi
00h 54m
To High Point
52.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Cumberland Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East Cumberland Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Jackson Boulevard

    7.6 mi · 11 min · East Jackson Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 10th Street

    2737 ft · 1 min · South 10th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    17.3 mi · 24 min · West Front Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    2137 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Sanford Bypass

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Sanford Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Boone Trail Road

    2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

    43.4 mi · 53 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: High Point, Charlotte

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Downtown

    1356 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 41%
West Front Street
17.7 mi · 17%
East Jackson Boulevard
11.9 mi · 11%
Sanford Bypass
10.4 mi · 10%
US 29 South
7.13 mi · 7%
Greensboro Urban Loop
4.78 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
90.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldston
00h 54m from Dunn
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dunn 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 Dunn to High Point?

The road trip is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Goldston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.5 miles from Dunn and 52.6 miles from High Point.

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

The direct path is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.70 one way or $29.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Goldston

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

47 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

54 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Burlington

57 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

59 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunn and High Point. Straight-line distance: 90.35 mi (145.4 km).

Dunn

#1 Dunn

City in North Carolina

Population9,684
Coordinates35.3062700, -78.6089000
Altitude63
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 421 (-78.608951, 35.306213)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.04 L · about $14.70
Round trip
$29.39
7.42 gal · 28.08 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.70 $29.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.43 $32.86
Premium $4.78 $17.73 $35.45
Diesel $5.62 $20.87 $41.73

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunn and High Point. The current time is 19:07:53.

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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.