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

The driving distance from High Point, NC to Mooresville, NC is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
59.57 mi
01h 17m
Flight
51.88 mi
83.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.88 mi
Kilometers
83.5 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.57 mi
Kilometers
95.87 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mooresville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM EDT
Return by in High Point
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave High Point
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Mooresville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Spencer
NC

Town in North Carolina

From High Point
29.8 mi
00h 38m
To Mooresville
29.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 152: China Grove, Rockwell

    1773 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    4 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    593 ft · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    26 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    7 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn sharp right onto East Church Street

    12 mi · 18 min · East Church Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Oakridge Farm Highway

    1449 ft · 30 sec · Oakridge Farm Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Landis Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Landis Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    31 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 Business South
26.4 mi · 44%
Surrett Drive
15.2 mi · 26%
East Church Street
12 mi · 20%
North Main Street
1.56 mi · 3%
NC 152
1.29 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 85 Business South

Continue straight

14.9 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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spencer
00h 38m from High Point
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving High Point and Sunny near Mooresville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from High Point and 29.8 miles from Mooresville.

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

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Spencer

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

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

RAIL

Salisbury

3 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

22 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Kannapolis

27 mi away
201 South Main St.
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

48 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Mooresville. Straight-line distance: 51.88 mi (83.5 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
Mooresville

#2 Mooresville

Town in Iredell County, North Carolina, USA

Population39,962
Coordinates35.5848600, -80.8100700
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: High Point (-80.00532, 35.95569)
End: Mooresville (-80.81007, 35.58486)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.96 L · about $8.32
Round trip
$16.64
4.2 gal · 15.92 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.32 $16.64
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.30 $18.60
Premium $4.78 $10.03 $20.07
Diesel $5.62 $11.81 $23.62

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between High Point and Mooresville. The current time is 02:16:08.

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.