Origin
High Point, NC
Afternoon in High Point on Saturday
Local time
3:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from High Point, NC to Statesville, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
60.9 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Statesville, NC
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Trip Overview
High Point to Statesville is 60.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 16 minutes via I 40 and I 74, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within North Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive, making it an easy day trip or a quick leg of a larger journey. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, so expect a practical and efficient transit rather than a winding scenic tour. Consider this route for its simplicity and speed when you need to get between these two locations without fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 43.4 mi | 48m |
| I 74 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| South Main Street | 3.9 mi | 8m |
| Davie Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Sullivan Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Trade Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Front Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 43.4 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point, NC and Statesville, NC.
1
Start on South Main Street
3.9 mi
·
8 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on this road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Merge onto I 74
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
I 74
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 74
Toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
5
Merge onto I 40
43 mi
·
48 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 151
Toward US 21: Statesville
8
Turn straight onto US 21
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Sullivan Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 21
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sullivan Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn slight right onto US 21; US 64
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Davie Avenue
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 21; US 64
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Trade Street
12
Turn right onto US 21; US 64
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Front Street
13
Turn left onto US 21; NC 115
50 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Center Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 21; NC 115
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from High Point, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 58.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 74
Merge onto I 74
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
13.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 74
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74 toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 21: Statesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 151
Toward US 21: Statesville
6
58.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
US 21 / Sullivan Road
Keep slight right at fork onto US 21 / Sullivan Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.52 one way
$19.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.41 | $20.83 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.45 | $26.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.39 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.53 | $3.90 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Statesville, NC
Afternoon in Statesville on Saturday
Local time
3:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 87% of the journey taking place on interstates like I 40 and I 74. You'll experience a long stretch of 43.4 miles on I 40 without needing to exit, allowing for a consistent pace. The profile is a highway-focused drive, meaning you'll encounter higher speeds and less varied scenery compared to a backroad excursion. While the main roads are interstates, the final approach into Statesville may involve surface streets like South Main Street, transitioning from the fast-paced highway environment to a more local feel.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.4 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 74. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near I 74.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.5 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in High Point, NC
Full guide →High Point is part of the Piedmont Triad in North Carolina, along with Greensboro and Winston-Salem. High Point is often referred to as the furniture capital of the world due not only to the large number of furniture manufactures in the area, but also because of the International Home Furnishings Markets held each spring and fall. Over 8 million square feet of showroom space is used to draw over 70,000 people from all over the world to each market. This nearly doubles the population of High Point resulting in an economic boom to the entire Triad Area as hotel and motel rooms sell out and many residents rent out rooms, floors, or even their entire home for all or part of the 7 to 10 days during the market period.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 60.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.4 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Statesville, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.5 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Statesville, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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