How far is High Point, NC from Oakboro, NC?
The driving distance from High Point, NC to Oakboro, NC is about 65 miles (104.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between High Point and Oakboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Oakboro.
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Start on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Market Center Drive
2746 ft · 1 min · West Market Center Drive
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Turn left onto Surrett Drive
1760 ft · 52 sec · Surrett Drive
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Take the ramp right
659 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
107 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
48 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto National Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · National Highway
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Turn left onto Turner Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Turner Street
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Continue on Liberty Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Liberty Drive
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Turn left
546 ft · 9 sec
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Turn straight
21.2 mi · 30 min
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Take the ramp right
1016 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
10.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Millingport Road
13.7 mi · 20 min · Millingport Road
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Turn left onto Running Creek Church Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Running Creek Church Road
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Turn sharp left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between High Point and Oakboro.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
21.2 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving High Point and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from High Point to Oakboro?
The road trip is about 65 miles (104.6 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from High Point and 32.5 miles from Oakboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around High Point and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakboro.
Stop Ideas Near Denton
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 Denton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Oakboro. Straight-line distance: 53.61 mi (86.28 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 Oakboro
City in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,928 |
| Coordinates | 35.2257000, -80.3289500 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakboro (-80.32895, 35.2257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.94 | $21.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.88 | $25.76 |
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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