How far is High Point, NC from China Grove, NC?

The driving distance from High Point, NC to China Grove, NC is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
45.42 mi
00h 54m
Flight
41.92 mi
67.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.92 mi
Kilometers
67.46 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.42 mi
Kilometers
73.09 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in China Grove
Thu, Apr 16, 1:44 PM EDT
Return by in High Point
Thu, Apr 16, 2:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave High Point
2026-04-16T12:49
Arrive China Grove
Thu, Apr 16, 1:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in High Point
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
Lexington
NC

City in and county seat of Davidson County, North Carolina, United States

From High Point
22.7 mi
00h 27m
To China Grove
22.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between High Point and China Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Market Center Drive

    2746 ft · 1 min · West Market Center Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Surrett Drive

    1760 ft · 52 sec · Surrett Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    659 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64 West, US 70 West: Charlotte

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 152: China Grove, Rockwell

    1773 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    4 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    593 ft · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    26 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    7 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Centerview Street

    1945 ft · 1 min · East Centerview Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    641 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Patterson Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Patterson Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Patterson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 Business South
26.4 mi · 58%
Surrett Drive
15.2 mi · 34%
NC 152
1.55 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.33 mi · 3%
West Market Center Drive
0.52 mi · 1%
East Centerview Street
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 Business South

Continue straight

14.9 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 27m from High Point
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving High Point and Mostly Sunny near China Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from High Point to China Grove?

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from High Point and 22.7 miles from China Grove.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around High Point and Mostly Sunny near China Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Lexington

Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Salisbury

25 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

High Point

27 mi away
100 West High St
BUS

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

30 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between High Point and China Grove. Straight-line distance: 41.92 mi (67.46 km).

High Point

#1 High Point

The second most populous city in Guilford County, North Carolina.

Population113,565
Coordinates35.9556900, -80.0053200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
China Grove

#2 China Grove

Town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States

Population4,249
Coordinates35.5693100, -80.5817300
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: High Point (-80.00532, 35.95569)
End: China Grove (-80.58173, 35.56931)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.07 L · about $6.34
Round trip
$12.68
3.2 gal · 12.14 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.34 $12.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.09 $14.17
Premium $4.78 $7.64 $15.29
Diesel $5.62 $9.00 $18.00

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between High Point and China Grove. The current time is 12:49:29.

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.