How far is High Point, NC from Kill Devil Hills, NC?

The driving distance from High Point, NC to Kill Devil Hills, NC is about 292.9 miles (471.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242 miles (389.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
292.93 mi
05h 53m
Flight
242.06 mi
389.55 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.06 mi
Kilometers
389.55 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.93 mi
Kilometers
471.42 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kill Devil Hills
Sat, Apr 11, 1:07 PM EDT
Return by in High Point
Sat, Apr 11, 7:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave High Point
2026-04-11T07:14
Arrive Kill Devil Hills
Sat, Apr 11, 1:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in High Point
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rocky Mount
NC

The most populous city in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.

From High Point
146.3 mi
02h 56m
To Kill Devil Hills
146.6 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between High Point and Kill Devil Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Kill Devil Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest

    2664 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    20.2 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Continue on United States Highway 64 East

    1 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 64 East

  15. 15

    Continue on U.S. Highway 64 East

    2.3 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 64 East

  16. 16

    Continue on United States Highway 64 East

    39.5 mi · 47 min · United States Highway 64 East

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    26.2 mi · 36 min

  18. 18

    Continue on South Virginia Dare Trail

    157 m · 11 sec · South Virginia Dare Trail

  19. 19

    Continue on South Croatan Highway

    9.8 mi · 16 min · South Croatan Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    1263 ft · 40 sec · West 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Creek Street

    646 ft · 28 sec · Creek Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Creek Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between High Point and Kill Devil Hills.

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
97.1 mi · 33%
United States Highway 64 East
66.8 mi · 23%
US 29
42.7 mi · 15%
I 40 East
30.3 mi · 10%
South Main Street
10.5 mi · 4%
South Croatan Highway
9.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left

79.6 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.9 mi
242 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky Mount
02h 56m from High Point
Leave By
5:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving High Point and Sunny near Kill Devil Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from High Point to Kill Devil Hills?

The road trip is about 292.9 miles (471.4 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?

Rocky Mount is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.3 miles from High Point and 146.6 miles from Kill Devil Hills.

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

The direct path is about 242 miles (389.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.96 one way or $81.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around High Point and Sunny near Kill Devil Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Rocky Mount

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

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

RAIL

Rocky Mount

1 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Wilson

26 mi away
401 East Nash Street
BUS

Greenville, NC

52 mi away
Second and Reade Streets
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

63 mi away
500 East Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Kill Devil Hills. Straight-line distance: 242.06 mi (389.55 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
Kill Devil Hills

#2 Kill Devil Hills

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population7,413
Coordinates36.0307200, -75.6760100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: High Point (-80.00532, 35.95569)
End: Kill Devil Hills (-75.67601, 36.03072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.34 gal
39.13 L · about $40.96
Round trip
$81.91
20.68 gal · 78.26 L
Estimated CO2
91.9 kg one way
Round trip: 183.8 kg / 405 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $40.96 $81.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $45.80 $91.59
Premium $4.78 $49.40 $98.81
Diesel $5.62 $58.15 $116.30

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between High Point and Kill Devil Hills. The current time is 07:14:02.

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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.