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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Chatham 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 Dunn and High Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunn and High Point.
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Start on East Cumberland Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · East Cumberland Street
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Continue on East Jackson Boulevard
7.6 mi · 11 min · East Jackson Boulevard
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto South 10th Street
2737 ft · 1 min · South 10th Street
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Turn right 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 Dunn 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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goldston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunn and High Point. Straight-line distance: 90.35 mi (145.4 km).
#1 Dunn
City in North Carolina
| Population | 9,684 |
| Coordinates | 35.3062700, -78.6089000 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| 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: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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