Origin
High Point, NC
Late night in High Point on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from High Point, NC to Elon, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
34.3 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elon, NC
C k
Trip Overview
This straightforward 34.3-mile drive from High Point, NC, to Elon, NC, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 44 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing US 29 and I-40 before transitioning to South Main Street, the journey is heavily focused on highway travel at 84% highway share. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5 and no recommended overnight stops, it's a quick trip perfect for a short excursion within the Southeast region. The profile suggests a highway-focused experience, so you can expect efficient travel with minimal fuss. This route is ideal for a quick visit or as part of a larger travel plan.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 29 | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| I 40 | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| South Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Williamson Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Saint Marks Church Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| University Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Boone Station Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Haggard Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 29
— 14.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point, NC and Elon, NC.
1
Start on South Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
3
Merge onto US 29
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
US 29
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 29
Toward US 29, US 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 140
Toward University Drive, Elon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto University Drive
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
University Drive
8
Turn right onto Boone Station Drive
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Boone Station Drive
9
Turn left onto Saint Marks Church Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Marks Church Road
10
Continue on South Williamson Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Williamson Avenue
11
Turn right onto West Haggard Avenue
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Haggard Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
West Haggard Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
Depart onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 29
Merge onto US 29
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
10.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29 toward US 29, US 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 29, US 70
6
16.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
30.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward University Drive, Elon
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.
Exit 140
Toward University Drive, Elon
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.36 one way
$10.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.86 | $11.73 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Elon, NC
Late night in Elon on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
SW 9 mph
1% chance
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
31 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
44m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a road experience largely defined by its highway focus. With 84% of the drive on faster roads, you'll encounter stretches built for steady cruising. The longest uninterrupted segment is 14.4 miles on US 29, offering a good period of consistent travel. As you approach your destination, the route shifts to South Main Street, providing a change of pace from the interstate feel. This blend means efficient travel for most of the trip, with a brief transition to a more local road environment as you arrive.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.4 mi on US 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 29 and I 40. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 34.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (US 29): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles (US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 44m. Total distance: 34.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.4 miles on US 29. 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 Elon, 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: near the start (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (US 29): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles (US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elon, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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