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

The driving distance from High Point, NC to Clemmons, NC is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.38 mi
00h 38m
Flight
21.54 mi
34.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.54 mi
Kilometers
34.67 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.38 mi
Kilometers
44.07 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clemmons
Tue, May 26, 10:24 AM EDT
Return by in High Point
Tue, May 26, 11:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave High Point
2026-05-26T09:45
Arrive Clemmons
Tue, May 26, 10:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in High Point
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Winston-Salem
NC

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

From High Point
13.7 mi
00h 19m
To Clemmons
13.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    3.9 mi · 8 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Lewisville, Clemmons

    1015 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lewisville Clemmons Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lewisville Clemmons Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Clemmons Road

    33 m · 18 sec · Clemmons Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clemmons Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
13.5 mi · 49%
I 40 West
12.7 mi · 46%
Lewisville Clemmons Road
1 mi · 4%
Lewisville
0.19 mi · 1%
Clemmons Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

11.7 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winston-Salem
00h 19m from High Point
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving High Point and Rain Showers near Clemmons.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winston-Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from High Point and 13.7 miles from Clemmons.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around High Point and Rain Showers near Clemmons.

Stop Ideas Near Winston-Salem

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

1 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

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

2 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

High Point

27 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Lexington

31 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Clemmons. Straight-line distance: 21.54 mi (34.67 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
Clemmons

#2 Clemmons

Town in North Carolina

Population21,089
Coordinates36.0215300, -80.3820000
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: High Point (-80.00532, 35.95569)
End: Clemmons (-80.382, 36.02153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.66 L · about $3.84
Round trip
$7.68
1.94 gal · 7.32 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.84 $7.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.30 $8.59
Premium $4.78 $4.63 $9.27
Diesel $5.62 $5.46 $10.91

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between High Point and Clemmons. The current time is 09:45:54.

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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.