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

The driving distance from Fairview, NC to High Point, NC is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
163.84 mi
02h 40m
Flight
137.5 mi
221.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.5 mi
Kilometers
221.29 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.84 mi
Kilometers
263.68 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Wed, Apr 15, 7:53 AM EDT
Return by in Fairview
Wed, Apr 15, 10:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-04-15T05:12
Arrive High Point
Wed, Apr 15, 7:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
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
Conover
NC

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

From Fairview
81.8 mi
01h 20m
To High Point
82 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NNW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Merrill Drive

    9 m · 3 sec · Merrill Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Charlotte Highway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Charlotte Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Gashes Creek Road

    584 ft · 10 sec · Gashes Creek Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1120 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway

    1890 ft · 29 sec · Billy Graham Freeway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    142 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  7. 7

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

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2130 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1635 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.6 mi · 8 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Billy Graham Freeway
142 mi · 87%
I 74 East
10.5 mi · 6%
Charlotte Highway
7.12 mi · 4%
North Main Street
3.63 mi · 2%
Gashes Creek Road
0.32 mi
Merrill Drive
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Billy Graham Freeway

Merge slight left

142 mi · 02h 41m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
137.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conover
01h 20m from Fairview
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Fairview and Mostly Clear near High Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Conover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Fairview and 82 miles from High Point.

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

The direct path is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.89 one way or $45.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Fairview and Mostly Clear near High Point.

Stop Ideas Near Conover

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

49 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Kannapolis

59 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Charlotte

63 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Salisbury

69 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and High Point. Straight-line distance: 137.5 mi (221.29 km).

Fairview

#1 Fairview

Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina

Population3,984
Coordinates35.5140100, -82.3959500
Altitude678
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: Merrill Drive (-82.395974, 35.51404)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.78 gal
21.89 L · about $22.89
Round trip
$45.79
11.56 gal · 43.78 L
Estimated CO2
51.4 kg one way
Round trip: 102.7 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.89 $45.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.60 $51.20
Premium $4.78 $27.62 $55.23
Diesel $5.62 $32.51 $65.01

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and High Point. The current time is 05:12:47.

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.