How far is High Point, NC from Fairplains, NC?
The driving distance from High Point, NC to Fairplains, NC is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between High Point and Fairplains.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Fairplains.
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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
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Salem Parkway, Yadkinville
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 421 North: Yadkinville
3269 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
44.7 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421 Business, NC 115: North Wilkesboro, Statesville
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 421 Business, NC 115: North Wilkesboro, Statesville
60 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Statesville Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Statesville Road
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on Sparta Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Sparta Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sparta Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between High Point and Fairplains.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 421 North
Merge slight right
44.7 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving High Point and Sunny near Fairplains.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from High Point to Fairplains?
The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Yadkinville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from High Point and 36.5 miles from Fairplains.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around High Point and Sunny near Fairplains.
Stop Ideas Near Yadkinville
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 Yadkinville.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Lexington
Salisbury
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Fairplains. Straight-line distance: 66.24 mi (106.6 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 Fairplains
Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina
| Population | 2,120 |
| Coordinates | 36.1984700, -81.1528600 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairplains (-81.15286, 36.19847)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.38 | $22.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.28 | $24.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.45 | $28.91 |
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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