Trip from Clinton, NC to High Point, NC

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 57m

Distance

134.2 mi

216 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

17 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 47m ★

6 AM

2h 58m

8 AM

3h 20m

10 AM

3h 6m

12 PM

3h 4m

3 PM

3h 7m

5 PM

3h 19m

8 PM

2h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Clinton, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

The drive from Clinton, NC to High Point, NC covers 134.2 miles and takes about 2h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Isaac Brooks Highway, West Front Street, Northwest Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.4 miles on Isaac Brooks Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.99 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

67.1 miles from Clinton, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 2h 57m drive with frequent turns across 134.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Isaac Brooks Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 43.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 44.9 miles in near US 421 / West Front Street.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 134.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 44.9 miles (US 421 / West Front Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 116.9 miles (US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.1 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

44.9 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | US 421 / West Front Street

Turn left onto US 421 / West Front Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

116.9 mi into trip | ~2h 36m in | US 421

Take the exit onto US 421 toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 197 Toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durha...

117.1 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in | US 421

Keep slight left at fork onto US 421 toward I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem,...

125.1 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in | US 29

Keep slight right at fork onto US 29 toward US 29 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 29 South

132.3 mi into trip | ~2h 54m in

Take the exit toward South Main Street, Downtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward South Main Street, Downtown

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Clinton, NC and High Point, NC, road signs point toward Durham and Charlotte.

Durham

116.9 mi in | ~2h 36m | via US 421

Charlotte

116.9 mi in | ~2h 36m | via US 421

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Isaac Brooks Highway	43.4 mi	52m
West Front Street	17.3 mi	24m
Northwest Boulevard	15.8 mi	21m
Sanford Bypass	10.4 mi	11m
US 29	7.1 mi	7m
Plain View Highway	7.1 mi	10m
Titan Roberts Road	5 mi	6m
Greensboro Urban Loop	4.8 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Isaac Brooks Highway — 43.4 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, NC and High Point, NC.

Start on Main Street

174 ft · 12 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto Sampson Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Sampson Street

Turn straight onto McKoy Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · McKoy Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 421

16 mi · 21 min · Northwest Boulevard

Continue on US 421; NC 242

7.1 mi · 10 min · Plain View Highway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto Green Path Road

1.4 mi · 1 min · Green Path Road

Turn right onto North Spring Branch Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Spring Branch Road

Continue on Pope Road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pope Road

Keep slight left at fork onto Long Branch Road

1.9 mi · 2 min · Long Branch Road

Continue on Arrowhead Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Arrowhead Road

Continue on Dorman Road

1.5 mi · 1 min · Dorman Road

Turn right onto NC 82

1.2 mi · 1 min · NC 82

At end of road, turn left onto NC 82

0.6 mi · 1 min · Antioch Church Road

Turn left onto Old Cut Off Road

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Old Cut Off Road

Turn straight onto NC 217

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 13th Street

Turn right onto Bunnlevel Erwin Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Bunnlevel Erwin Road

Turn right onto Titan Roberts Road

5.0 mi · 6 min · Titan Roberts Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 401

4.0 mi · 6 min · US 401

Turn left onto West Killiegrey Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · West Killiegrey Street

Turn right onto South 10th Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · South 10th Street

Turn left onto US 421

17 mi · 24 min · West Front Street

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp onto US 421

0.4 mi · 52 sec · US 421

Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 421; NC 87 BYP

10 mi · 11 min · Sanford Bypass

Continue on US 421

0.4 mi · 28 sec · Boone Trail Road

Continue on US 421

43 mi · 52 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 421

0.2 mi · 27 sec · US 421

Exit 197 Toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 421

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 421

Toward I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 85; US 421

4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85

2.4 mi · 2 min · I 85

Toward I 85 South: High Point, Charlotte

Keep slight right at fork onto US 29

7.1 mi · 7 min · US 29

Toward US 29 South Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward South Main Street, Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto South Main Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Use the straight lane.

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 67.1 miles from Clinton, NC, or about 1h 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 67.1 miles or 1h 36m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near High Point, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Clinton, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Clinton, NC

This is one driving day of about 134.2 miles and 2h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clinton, NC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Isaac Brooks Highway for about 43.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67.1 mi from Clinton, NC · 1h 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Apex, NC

67 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Carrboro, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Apex, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.1 miles from Clinton, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in High Point, NC

The final approach into High Point, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around High Point, NC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.99 one way

$41.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$22.95	$45.89
premium	$4.70	$24.84	$49.68
diesel	$5.61	$29.63	$59.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Spring Lane Galleria - Tesla Supercharger

Sanford, NC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Food Lion Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Siler City, NC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Walmart 5320 (Greensboro, NC)

Greensboro, NC

Electrify America

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Greensboro, NC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Archdale, NC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Circle K - Dunn, NC

Dunn, NC

CIRCLE_K

4 DCFC

City of Clinton

Clinton, NC

EV Connect

2 DCFC

City of Sanford - 101 East Humber Street

Sanford, NC

EV Connect

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 6 Tesla: 4 EV Connect: 2 CIRCLE_K: 1 Electrify America: 1 Blink Network: 1 Non-Networked: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	40.3	$14.09	$6.44
Efficient EV	33.6	$11.74	$5.37
EV Truck/SUV	53.7	$18.79	$8.59

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Clinton, NC

Night in Clinton on Tuesday

Local time

9:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

High Point, NC

Night in High Point on Tuesday

Local time

9:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Clear

SW 5 to 8 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

29 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 57m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Clinton, NC to High Point, NC covers 134.2 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Isaac Brooks Highway, West Front Street, Northwest Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 67.1 miles from Clinton, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.