How far is High Point, NC from Clyde, NC?
The driving distance from High Point, NC to Clyde, NC is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
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.
City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between High Point and Clyde.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Clyde.
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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
15.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Candler, East Canton
910 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Wiggins Road
621 ft · 15 sec · Wiggins Road
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Turn right onto Smokey Park Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Smokey Park Highway
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Continue on Asheville Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Asheville Highway
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Continue on Ashville Highway
763 ft · 19 sec · Ashville Highway
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Continue on Church Street
1161 ft · 54 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
2901 ft · 2 min · Park Street
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Continue on New Clyde Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · New Clyde Highway
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Continue on Carolina Boulevard
2.3 mi · 3 min · Carolina Boulevard
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Turn right onto Mulberry Street
33 m · 11 sec · Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto Depot Street
50 m · 7 sec · Depot Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Depot Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between High Point and Clyde.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving High Point and Sunny near Clyde.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from High Point to Clyde?
The road trip is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Hildebran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from High Point and 91 miles from Clyde.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 9:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.43 one way or $50.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around High Point and Sunny near Clyde.
Stop Ideas Near Hildebran
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 Hildebran.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Clyde. Straight-line distance: 165.51 mi (266.37 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 Clyde
Human settlement in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,308 |
| Coordinates | 35.5334400, -82.9106900 |
| Altitude | 772 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clyde (-82.91069, 35.53344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $25.43 | $50.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.43 | $56.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.67 | $61.35 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.11 | $72.21 |
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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