How far is North Wilkesboro, NC from High Point, NC?

The driving distance from North Wilkesboro, NC to High Point, NC is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.19 mi
01h 14m
Flight
65.32 mi
105.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.32 mi
Kilometers
105.13 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.19 mi
Kilometers
114.57 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Sun, Apr 19, 2:26 AM EDT
Return by in North Wilkesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 3:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Wilkesboro
2026-04-19T01:11
Arrive High Point
Sun, Apr 19, 2:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Wilkesboro
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
Yadkinville
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From North Wilkesboro
35.7 mi
00h 37m
To High Point
35.4 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Wilkesboro and High Point.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    79 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto B Street

    36 m · 11 sec · B Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cbd Loop

    546 ft · 13 sec · Cbd Loop

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Wilkesboro Boulevard

    1543 ft · 26 sec · Wilkesboro Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Wilkesboro Avenue

    1613 ft · 30 sec · Wilkesboro Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Oakwoods Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Oakwoods Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Oakwoods Road

    34 m · 3 sec · Oakwoods Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Oakwoods Road

    538 ft · 18 sec · Oakwoods Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    46.9 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Greensboro

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: High Point

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    2130 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1635 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.6 mi · 8 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oakwoods Road
48.5 mi · 68%
I 74 East
10.5 mi · 15%
I 40 East
8.24 mi · 12%
North Main Street
3.63 mi · 5%
Wilkesboro Avenue
0.31 mi
Wilkesboro Boulevard
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Oakwoods Road

Merge slight left

46.9 mi · 00h 54m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
65.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yadkinville
00h 37m from North Wilkesboro
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Wilkesboro and Chance Rain Showers near High Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Wilkesboro to High Point?

The road trip is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Yadkinville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from North Wilkesboro and 35.4 miles from High Point.

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

The direct path is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.94 one way or $19.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Wilkesboro and Chance Rain Showers near High Point.

Stop Ideas Near Yadkinville

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

37 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

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

39 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

Lexington

51 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Salisbury

54 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Wilkesboro and High Point. Straight-line distance: 65.32 mi (105.13 km).

North Wilkesboro

#1 North Wilkesboro

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

Population4,082
Coordinates36.1584700, -81.1475800
Altitude305
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: (-81.147558, 36.15852)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.51 L · about $9.94
Round trip
$19.88
5.02 gal · 19.02 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.94 $19.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.12 $22.23
Premium $4.78 $11.99 $23.99
Diesel $5.62 $14.12 $28.23

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Wilkesboro and High Point. The current time is 01:11:40.

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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.