How far is High Point, NC from Saint Stephens, NC?

The driving distance from High Point, NC to Saint Stephens, NC is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
84.64 mi
01h 47m
Flight
72.21 mi
116.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.21 mi
Kilometers
116.21 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.64 mi
Kilometers
136.22 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 Saint Stephens
Wed, Apr 15, 4:49 AM EDT
Return by in High Point
Wed, Apr 15, 6:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave High Point
2026-04-15T03:02
Arrive Saint Stephens
Wed, Apr 15, 4:49 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
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
Mocksville
NC

City in Davie County, North Carolina, United States of America

From High Point
42.3 mi
00h 53m
To Saint Stephens
42.4 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Saint Stephens.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    3.9 mi · 8 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    65 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Old US 70

    1917 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 1st Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Section House Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Section House Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Springs Road Northeast

    1190 ft · 30 sec · Springs Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Kool Park Road Northeast

    1290 ft · 31 sec · Kool Park Road Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Kool Park Mhp

    76 m · 11 sec · Kool Park Mhp

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kool Park Mhp

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
66.1 mi · 78%
South Main Street
13.5 mi · 16%
Section House Road
3.32 mi · 4%
West 1st Street
0.92 mi · 1%
Old US 70
0.36 mi
Kool Park Road Northeast
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

65 mi · 01h 13m

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 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
72.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mocksville
00h 53m from High Point
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving High Point and Mostly Sunny near Saint Stephens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from High Point to Saint Stephens?

The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.2 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?

Mocksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from High Point and 42.4 miles from Saint Stephens.

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

The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.84 one way or $23.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mocksville

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

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

RAIL

Salisbury

26 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

29 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

36 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

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

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Saint Stephens. Straight-line distance: 72.21 mi (116.21 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
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#2 Saint Stephens

Town in Alabama, USA

Population8,759
Coordinates35.7645800, -81.2731400
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Start: High Point (-80.00532, 35.95569)
End: Saint Stephens (-81.27314, 35.76458)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.31 L · about $11.84
Round trip
$23.69
5.98 gal · 22.62 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.84 $23.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.24 $26.49
Premium $4.78 $14.29 $28.57
Diesel $5.62 $16.82 $33.63

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between High Point and Saint Stephens. The current time is 03:02:54.

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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.