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

The driving distance from Locust, NC to High Point, NC is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
64.49 mi
01h 22m
Flight
53.56 mi
86.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.56 mi
Kilometers
86.19 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.49 mi
Kilometers
103.79 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Sat, May 23, 8:55 AM EDT
Return by in Locust
Sat, May 23, 10:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Locust
2026-05-23T07:32
Arrive High Point
Sat, May 23, 8:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Locust
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
Denton
NC

Town in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States

From Locust
31.8 mi
00h 41m
To High Point
32.7 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    61 m · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    53 m · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Central Avenue

    94 m · 8 sec · South Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Running Creek Church Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Running Creek Church Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Millingport Road

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Millingport Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    789 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto NC 109

    21.4 mi · 30 min · NC 109

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Liberty Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Liberty Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Turner Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Turner Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto National Highway

    3043 ft · 1 min · National Highway

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    129 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    711 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Archdale

    1250 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NC 109
21.4 mi · 33%
Millingport Road
13.7 mi · 21%
National Highway
4.73 mi · 7%
Running Creek Church Road
3.24 mi · 5%
South Main Street
3.24 mi · 5%
East Main Street
2.72 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NC 109

Turn left onto NC 109

21.4 mi · 00h 30m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
53.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denton
00h 41m from Locust
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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 31.8 miles from Locust and 32.7 miles from High Point.

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

The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Denton

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

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

RAIL

Lexington

24 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Salisbury

31 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

High Point

37 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Kannapolis

48 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Locust and High Point. Straight-line distance: 53.56 mi (86.19 km).

Locust

#1 Locust

Human settlement in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population3,270
Coordinates35.2598700, -80.4253400
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
High Point

#2 High Point

The second most populous city in Guilford County, North Carolina.

Population113,565
Coordinates35.9556900, -80.0053200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: NC 24 (-80.425409, 35.26012)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
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.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.61 L · about $8.99
Round trip
$17.98
4.54 gal · 17.22 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.99 $17.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.05 $20.11
Premium $4.78 $10.85 $21.69
Diesel $5.62 $12.77 $25.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Locust and High Point. The current time is 07:32:39.

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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.