How far is Mooresville, NC from High Point, NC?
The driving distance from Mooresville, NC to High Point, NC is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mooresville and High Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mooresville and High Point.
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Start on the route
15 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto West Iredell Avenue
47 m · 10 sec · West Iredell Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Landis Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Landis Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oakridge Farm Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Oakridge Farm Highway
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Continue on Mooresville Road
15.6 mi · 22 min · Mooresville Road
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Turn right onto Jake Alexander Boulevard West
2 mi · 3 min · Jake Alexander Boulevard West
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Turn left
1434 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
15.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Archdale
1250 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mooresville and High Point.
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.
Mooresville Road
Continue on Mooresville Road
15.6 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Mooresville and Mostly Clear near High Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mooresville to High Point?
The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Mooresville and 29.8 miles from High Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.28 one way or $16.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mooresville and Mostly Clear near High Point.
Stop Ideas Near Spencer
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 Spencer.
Salisbury
Lexington
Kannapolis
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mooresville and High Point. Straight-line distance: 51.88 mi (83.5 km).
#1 Mooresville
Town in Iredell County, North Carolina, USA
| Population | 39,962 |
| Coordinates | 35.5848600, -80.8100700 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.26 | $18.51 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.99 | $19.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.75 | $23.51 |
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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