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

The driving distance from Monroe, NC to High Point, NC is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
99.47 mi
01h 34m
Flight
73.7 mi
118.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.7 mi
Kilometers
118.61 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.47 mi
Kilometers
160.08 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Tue, Apr 14, 5:35 AM EDT
Return by in Monroe
Tue, Apr 14, 7:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-04-14T04:01
Arrive High Point
Tue, Apr 14, 5:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
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
China Grove
NC

Town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States

From Monroe
45.2 mi
00h 47m
To High Point
54.2 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Skyway Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · Skyway Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Concord Highway

    30.9 mi · 39 min · Concord Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    688 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Parkway North

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 601 North: Greensboro

    25.3 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Archdale

    1250 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Highway
31 mi · 31%
I 85 North
29.1 mi · 29%
I 85 Business North
15.5 mi · 16%
I 285 North
4.08 mi · 4%
US 29 North
3.47 mi · 3%
Concord Parkway North
3.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Concord Highway

Continue on Concord Highway

30.9 mi · 00h 39m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
73.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
China Grove
00h 47m from Monroe
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Monroe and Mostly Sunny near High Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

China Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Monroe and 54.2 miles from High Point.

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

The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.90 one way or $27.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near China Grove

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

8 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

16 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

41 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

43 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and High Point. Straight-line distance: 73.7 mi (118.61 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

City in and county seat of Union County, North Carolina, United States

Population35,668
Coordinates34.9854300, -80.5495100
Altitude180
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: Skyway Drive (-80.549589, 34.985428)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.29 L · about $13.90
Round trip
$27.81
7.02 gal · 26.58 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.90 $27.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.55 $31.09
Premium $4.78 $16.77 $33.54
Diesel $5.62 $19.74 $39.48

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and High Point. The current time is 04:01:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.