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

The driving distance from High Point, NC to Taylorsville, NC is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.44 mi
01h 40m
Flight
65.55 mi
105.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.55 mi
Kilometers
105.5 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.44 mi
Kilometers
127.84 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylorsville
Fri, Apr 17, 9:36 PM EDT
Return by in High Point
Fri, Apr 17, 11:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave High Point
2026-04-17T19:55
Arrive Taylorsville
Fri, Apr 17, 9:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
39.7 mi
00h 50m
To Taylorsville
39.8 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64, NC 90: Taylorsville, West Statesville

    1719 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    78 m · 3 sec · West Front Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Taylorsville Road

    14.4 mi · 20 min · Taylorsville Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Adams Pond Lane

    1850 ft · 41 sec · Adams Pond Lane

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest

    91 m · 18 sec · 1st Street Southwest

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Main Avenue Drive

    42 m · 6 sec · West Main Avenue Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
48.5 mi · 61%
Taylorsville Road
14.4 mi · 18%
South Main Street
13.5 mi · 17%
Adams Pond Lane
0.35 mi
US 64
0.33 mi
1st Street Southwest
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

47.5 mi · 00h 53m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
65.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mocksville
00h 50m from High Point
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving High Point and Sunny near Taylorsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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 39.7 miles from High Point and 39.8 miles from Taylorsville.

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

The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Taylorsville. Straight-line distance: 65.55 mi (105.5 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
Taylorsville

#2 Taylorsville

City in North Carolina

Population2,140
Coordinates35.9218000, -81.1764700
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Start: High Point (-80.00532, 35.95569)
End: Taylorsville (-81.17647, 35.9218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.8 gal
10.61 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.18
5.6 gal · 21.22 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.09 $22.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.40 $24.80
Premium $4.78 $13.38 $26.76
Diesel $5.62 $15.75 $31.49

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between High Point and Taylorsville. The current time is 19:55:49.

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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.