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

The driving distance from Wilson, NC to High Point, NC is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138 miles (222.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.71 mi
02h 24m
Flight
138 mi
222.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138 mi
Kilometers
222.09 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.71 mi
Kilometers
245.76 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Sat, May 23, 8:15 AM EDT
Return by in Wilson
Sat, May 23, 10:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilson
2026-05-23T05:50
Arrive High Point
Sat, May 23, 8:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilson
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
Claremont
NC

City in North Carolina, United States

From Wilson
76.2 mi
01h 12m
To High Point
76.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
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 Wilson and High Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Superior Way

    1125 ft · 53 sec · Superior Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Buckeye Cove Road

    945 ft · 28 sec · Buckeye Cove Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Buckeye Access Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Buckeye Access Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Patton Cove Road

    103 m · 11 sec · Patton Cove Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    888 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    136.5 mi · 2 hr 35 min

  7. 7

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

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2130 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1635 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.6 mi · 8 min · North 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 Wilson 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Patton Cove Road
137 mi · 90%
I 74 East
10.5 mi · 7%
North Main Street
3.63 mi · 2%
Buckeye Access Road
1.52 mi · 1%
Superior Way
0.21 mi
Buckeye Cove Road
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Patton Cove Road

Merge slight left

136 mi · 02h 35m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
138 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Claremont
01h 12m from Wilson
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Wilson 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 Wilson to High Point?

The road trip is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Claremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Wilson and 76.4 miles from High Point.

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

The direct path is about 138 miles (222.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.35 one way or $42.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Wilson and Showers And Thunderstorms near High Point.

Stop Ideas Near Claremont

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

50 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Kannapolis

53 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Charlotte

60 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Salisbury

62 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilson and High Point. Straight-line distance: 138 mi (222.09 km).

Wilson

#1 Wilson

The most populous city in Wilson County, North Carolina.

Population49,479
Coordinates35.5940000, -82.4265100
Altitude682
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: Superior Way (-82.426508, 35.593913)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.4 L · about $21.35
Round trip
$42.70
10.78 gal · 40.8 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.35 $42.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.87 $47.74
Premium $4.78 $25.75 $51.51
Diesel $5.62 $30.31 $60.63

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 Wilson and High Point. The current time is 05:50:46.

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.