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

The driving distance from High Point, NC to Walkertown, NC is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
24.69 mi
00h 35m
Flight
17.28 mi
27.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.28 mi
Kilometers
27.81 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.69 mi
Kilometers
39.74 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walkertown
Tue, May 26, 9:32 AM EDT
Return by in High Point
Tue, May 26, 10:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave High Point
2026-05-26T08:56
Arrive Walkertown
Tue, May 26, 9:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in High Point
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kernersville
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From High Point
12.4 mi
00h 17m
To Walkertown
12.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1155 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    1488 ft · 42 sec · East Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Centennial Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Centennial Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Eastchester Drive

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Eastchester Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 68

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 68

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 40 West, US 421 North

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Salem Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 74 West

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Winston-Salem Northern Beltway

    2 mi · 2 min · Winston-Salem Northern Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 158

    2252 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Reidsville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Reidsville Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Darrow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Darrow Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Old Hollow Road

    885 ft · 19 sec · Old Hollow Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2460 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto Sullivantown Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Sullivantown Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sullivantown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Salem Parkway
6.54 mi · 26%
Eastchester Drive
5.73 mi · 23%
I 40 West
3.09 mi · 13%
North Centennial Street
2.12 mi · 9%
Winston-Salem Northern Beltway
2 mi · 8%
State Highway 68
1.19 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Salem Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway

6.54 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kernersville
00h 17m from High Point
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving High Point and Showers And Thunderstorms near Walkertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kernersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from High Point and 12.4 miles from Walkertown.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around High Point and Showers And Thunderstorms near Walkertown.

Stop Ideas Near Kernersville

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

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

BUS

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

14 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

16 mi away
100 West 5th Street
RAIL

High Point

19 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

23 mi away
236 East Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Walkertown. Straight-line distance: 17.28 mi (27.81 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
Walkertown

#2 Walkertown

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

Population4,969
Coordinates36.1754100, -80.1531000
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: High Point (-80.00532, 35.95569)
End: Walkertown (-80.1531, 36.17541)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.3 L · about $3.45
Round trip
$6.89
1.74 gal · 6.6 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.45 $6.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.85 $7.71
Premium $4.78 $4.16 $8.31
Diesel $5.62 $4.89 $9.79

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between High Point and Walkertown. The current time is 08:56:39.

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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.