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

The driving distance from Wadesboro, NC to High Point, NC is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
95.55 mi
01h 31m
Flight
68.34 mi
109.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.34 mi
Kilometers
109.99 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.55 mi
Kilometers
153.77 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Wed, Apr 15, 6:03 PM EDT
Return by in Wadesboro
Wed, Apr 15, 7:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wadesboro
2026-04-15T16:31
Arrive High Point
Wed, Apr 15, 6:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wadesboro
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
Biscoe
NC

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

From Wadesboro
47.3 mi
00h 45m
To High Point
48.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Caswell Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro

    1.6 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 73 North, I 74 West: Asheboro

    1762 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Rockingham Bypass

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Rockingham Bypass

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem

    15.4 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Green Drive East

    2380 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Triangle Lake Road

    51 m · 3 sec · Triangle Lake Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Green Drive

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Green Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    698 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockingham Bypass
63.2 mi · 66%
I 74 West
15.4 mi · 16%
Andrew Jackson Highway
10.2 mi · 11%
West Caswell Street
2.32 mi · 2%
East Green Drive
1.7 mi · 2%
I 73 North
1.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rockingham Bypass

Merge slight left onto Rockingham Bypass

63.2 mi · 01h 10m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
68.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Biscoe
00h 45m from Wadesboro
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wadesboro 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 Wadesboro to High Point?

The road trip is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Biscoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Wadesboro and 48.2 miles from High Point.

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

The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.35 one way or $26.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Biscoe

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

41 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

54 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Lexington

67 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

High Point

70 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wadesboro and High Point. Straight-line distance: 68.34 mi (109.99 km).

Wadesboro

#1 Wadesboro

City in North Carolina

Population5,242
Coordinates34.9682100, -80.0767300
Altitude156
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: US 52 South (-80.076756, 34.968301)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.76 L · about $13.35
Round trip
$26.70
6.74 gal · 25.52 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.35 $26.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.93 $29.85
Premium $4.78 $16.10 $32.20
Diesel $5.62 $18.95 $37.91

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wadesboro and High Point. The current time is 16:31:54.

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.