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

The driving distance from High Point, NC to Monroe, NC is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.19 mi
01h 47m
Flight
73.7 mi
118.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.7 mi
Kilometers
118.61 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.19 mi
Kilometers
145.15 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Tue, Apr 14, 9:17 AM EDT
Return by in High Point
Tue, Apr 14, 11:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave High Point
2026-04-14T07:29
Arrive Monroe
Tue, Apr 14, 9:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
China Grove
NC

Town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States

From High Point
45.1 mi
00h 53m
To Monroe
45 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    24.9 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown

    944 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North

    30.9 mi · 39 min · Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North

  16. 16

    Continue on Skyway Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · Skyway Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Skyway Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 Business South
36.4 mi · 40%
Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North
30.9 mi · 34%
Surrett Drive
15.2 mi · 17%
US 29 South
3.75 mi · 4%
Skyway Drive
1.95 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North

Turn left onto Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North

30.9 mi · 00h 39m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
73.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
China Grove
00h 53m from High Point
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving High Point and Sunny near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

China Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from High Point and 45 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near China Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around China Grove, 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 China Grove.

RAIL

Kannapolis

8 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

16 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

41 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

43 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 73.7 mi (118.61 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
Monroe

#2 Monroe

City in and county seat of Union County, North Carolina, United States

Population35,668
Coordinates34.9854300, -80.5495100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: High Point (-80.00532, 35.95569)
End: Monroe (-80.54951, 34.98543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.05 L · about $12.60
Round trip
$25.19
6.36 gal · 24.1 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.60 $25.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.08 $28.17
Premium $4.78 $15.19 $30.39
Diesel $5.62 $17.88 $35.77

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between High Point and Monroe. The current time is 07:29:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.