Origin
Lowesville, NC
Morning in Lowesville on Friday
Local time
10:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lowesville, NC to High Point, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
86.9 mi
140 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lowesville, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Lowesville, NC to High Point, NC covers 86.9 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Pilot Knob Road, I 85 North, I 285 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 86.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 86.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Pilot Knob Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lowesville, NC to High Point, NC is easy. At 1h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lowesville, NC to High Point, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Pilot Knob Road | — | — |
| I 85 North | — | — |
| I 285 North | — | — |
| US 29 North | — | — |
| I 85 | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Pilot Knob Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowesville, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on Old Plank Road
79 ft
·
10 sec
·
Old Plank Road
2
Turn left
1.6 mi
·
2 min
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Pilot Knob Road
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Pilot Knob Road
4
Exit the roundabout onto South Pilot Knob Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Pilot Knob Road
5
Turn right
20 mi
·
31 min
6
Take the ramp straight toward I 85 North: Salisbury
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 85 North: Salisbury
7
Merge slight left
31 mi
·
35 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
10
Continue straight
1.6 mi
·
2 min
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
12
Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Archdale
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Main Street, Archdale
13
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
14
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.4 mi from Lowesville, NC · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.4 miles from Lowesville, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.59 one way
$27.18 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
| premium | $4.70 | $16.08 | $32.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.19 | $38.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.12 | $4.17 |
| Efficient EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.60 | $3.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.17 | $5.56 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
High Point, NC
Morning in High Point on Friday
Local time
10:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Concord, NC
43 mi in
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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 26m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lowesville, NC to High Point, NC covers 86.9 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Pilot Knob Road, I 85 North, I 285 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.4 miles from Lowesville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.59 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.
The drive from Lowesville, NC to High Point, NC is easy. At 1h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lowesville, NC to High Point, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lowesville, NC to High Point, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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