How far is High Point, NC from Bent Creek, NC?
The driving distance from High Point, NC to Bent Creek, NC is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between High Point and Bent Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Bent Creek.
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Start on South Main Street
3.9 mi · 8 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
8.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
142.2 mi · 2 hr 42 min
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Keep slight left
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 26 East, US 74 East, US 64 Truck East: Hendersonville, Spartanburg
1444 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 191: Blue Ridge Parkway
1009 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Brevard Road
2 mi · 4 min · Brevard Road
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Turn right onto Bent Creek Ranch Road
1412 ft · 39 sec · Bent Creek Ranch Road
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Continue on Bent Creek Ranch Road
1776 ft · 1 min · Bent Creek Ranch Road
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Turn right onto Sarge Lane
60 m · 9 sec · Sarge Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sarge Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between High Point and Bent Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
142 mi · 02h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving High Point and Mostly Clear near Bent Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from High Point to Bent Creek?
The road trip is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brookford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.2 miles from High Point and 84.4 miles from Bent Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around High Point and Mostly Clear near Bent Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Brookford
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 Brookford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Bent Creek. Straight-line distance: 149.19 mi (240.1 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Bent Creek
Census-designated place in Buncombe County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,287 |
| Coordinates | 35.5090000, -82.6079000 |
| Altitude | 671 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bent Creek (-82.6079, 35.509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $23.57 | $47.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.35 | $52.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.43 | $56.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.46 | $66.93 |
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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