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

The driving distance from High Point, NC to Clinton, NC is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
41.94 mi
01h 11m
Flight
28.94 mi
46.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.94 mi
Kilometers
46.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.94 mi
Kilometers
67.49 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Wed, Apr 15, 1:35 PM EDT
Return by in High Point
Wed, Apr 15, 2:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave High Point
2026-04-15T12:23
Arrive Clinton
Wed, Apr 15, 1:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
20.9 mi
00h 35m
To Clinton
21 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Mocksville

    1425 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Mocksville Road

    10.3 mi · 15 min · Mocksville Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left

    5 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Cherry Hill Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Point Road

    4.1 mi · 16 min · Point Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Point Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Surrett Drive
15.2 mi · 36%
Mocksville Road
10.3 mi · 25%
Point Road
4.06 mi · 10%
Cherry Hill Road
3.39 mi · 8%
I 85 Business South
1.92 mi · 5%
South Main Street
1.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Surrett Drive

Continue straight

13.6 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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 35m from High Point
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving High Point and Sunny near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 20.9 miles from High Point and 21 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.86 one way or $11.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Clinton. Straight-line distance: 28.94 mi (46.57 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
Clinton

#2 Clinton

City in Davie County, North Carolina, United States

Population8,332
Coordinates35.7568100, -80.4600600
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: High Point (-80.00532, 35.95569)
End: Clinton (-80.46006, 35.75681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.6 L · about $5.86
Round trip
$11.72
2.96 gal · 11.2 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.86 $11.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.55 $13.11
Premium $4.78 $7.07 $14.14
Diesel $5.62 $8.32 $16.65

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 High Point and Clinton. The current time is 12:23:09.

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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.