How far is High Point, NC from Walkertown, NC?
The driving distance from High Point, NC to Walkertown, NC is about 149.4 miles (240.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on South Main Street
3.9 mi · 8 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
8.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
130.7 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Black Mountain
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Charlotte Street
115 m · 13 sec · Charlotte Street
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Continue on Charlotte Street
881 ft · 30 sec · Charlotte Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
786 ft · 31 sec · 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Montreat Road
1666 ft · 41 sec · Montreat Road
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Turn slight left onto North Fork Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Fork Road
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Turn right onto North Fork Right Fork Road
1.5 km · 4 min · North Fork Right Fork Road
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Continue on North Fork Right Fork Road
2570 ft · 2 min · North Fork Right Fork Road
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Turn left onto Penland Cove Road
31 m · 5 sec · Penland Cove Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Penland Cove Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between High Point and Walkertown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
131 mi · 02h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Clear leaving High Point and Sunny 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 149.4 miles (240.4 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Claremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from High Point and 74.8 miles from Walkertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.87 one way or $41.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around High Point and Sunny near Walkertown.
Stop Ideas Near Claremont
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 Claremont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Walkertown. Straight-line distance: 132.43 mi (213.12 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 Walkertown
City in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 5,290 |
| Coordinates | 35.6534500, -82.3390100 |
| Altitude | 773 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walkertown (-82.33901, 35.65345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $20.87 | $41.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.18 | $50.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.64 | $59.28 |
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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