The drive from Rhodhiss, NC to High Point, NC covers 96.1 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, I 74, North Main Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.5 miles on I 40.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.03 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.
Midpoint
48 miles from Rhodhiss, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
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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.
This is a 1h 58m highway drive covering 96.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 74. The longest continuous stretch is about 74.5 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 74.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 74. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Caldwell Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 58m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Caldwell Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Airport Rhodhiss Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 5 miles (34th Street Northwest): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Caldwell Street
Turn right onto Caldwell Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip|~2m in|Airport Rhodhiss Road
Turn sharp left onto Airport Rhodhiss Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
5 mi into trip|~9m in|34th Street Northwest
Turn right onto 34th Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
7.5 mi into trip|~14m in|I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
82 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|I 74
Take the exit onto I 74 toward I 74 East: High Point
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 196
Toward I 74 East: High Point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
74.5 mi
1h 24m
I 74
9.8 mi
11m
North Main Street
3.6 mi
7m
Airport Rhodhiss Road
2.6 mi
4m
33rd Street Southwest
1.6 mi
2m
Hickory Airport Road
1.1 mi
1m
Burke Street
0.9 mi
2m
34th Street Northwest
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 74.5 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhodhiss, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on this road
186 ft·18 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Caldwell Street
278 ft·6 sec·Caldwell Street
3
Continue on Burke Street
0.9 mi·2 min·Burke Street
4
Turn sharp left onto Airport Rhodhiss Road
2.6 mi·4 min·Airport Rhodhiss Road
5
Turn right onto Hickory Airport Road
1.1 mi·1 min·Hickory Airport Road
6
Continue on 2nd Avenue Northwest
0.3 mi·34 sec·2nd Avenue Northwest
7
Turn right onto 34th Street Northwest
0.4 mi·47 sec·34th Street Northwest
8
At end of road, turn left onto Main Avenue Northwest
223 ft·7 sec·Main Avenue Northwest
9
Turn right onto 33rd Street Southwest
1.6 mi·2 min·33rd Street Southwest
10
Continue on Old Shelby Road
0.2 mi·26 sec·Old Shelby Road
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
12
Merge onto I 40
74 mi·1 hr 24 min·I 40
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit onto I 74
9.8 mi·11 min·I 74
Exit 196Toward I 74 East: High PointUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
15
Continue on this road
0.3 mi·29 sec·this road
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on North Main Street
3.6 mi·7 min·North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
17
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48 miles from Rhodhiss, NC, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.5 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 21 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near High Point, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rhodhiss, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rhodhiss, NC
This is one driving day of about 96.1 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Rhodhiss, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 74.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48 mi from Rhodhiss, NC
· 59m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.03 one way
$30.06 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$16.43
$32.86
premium
$4.70
$17.79
$35.57
diesel
$5.61
$21.22
$42.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.8
0
$10.09
$4.61
Efficient EV
24
0
$8.41
$3.84
EV Truck/SUV
38.4
0
$13.45
$6.15
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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 as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Rhodhiss, NC
Afternoon
in Rhodhiss on Saturday
Local time
12:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
High Point, NC
Afternoon
in High Point on Saturday
Local time
12:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
55°F
Mocksville, NC
48 mi in
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
14 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 58m 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 Rhodhiss, NC to High Point, NC covers 96.1 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 74, North Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48 miles from Rhodhiss, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.03 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 58m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Caldwell Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Airport Rhodhiss Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 5 miles (34th Street Northwest): Navigation decision point.
The route from Rhodhiss, NC to High Point, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
