Origin
High Point, NC
Late night in High Point on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from High Point, NC to Lexington, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lexington, NC
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Trip Overview
This quick 18.2-mile drive from High Point, NC, to Lexington, NC, is easily manageable in just 24 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on US 29, with some time on North Main Street and South Main Street. With an estimated fuel cost of around $3, this is a very budget-friendly excursion. The route is almost entirely highway, offering a straightforward journey between these two North Carolina towns. Since it's so short, there's no need to consider an overnight stay; you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever suits you best.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 29 | 14.8 mi | 16m |
| North Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Market Center Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Surrett Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 29
— 14.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point, NC and Lexington, NC.
1
Start on South Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto West Market Center Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Market Center Drive
3
Turn left onto Surrett Drive
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Surrett Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
5
Merge onto US 29
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 29
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 29
14 mi
·
15 min
·
US 29
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto North Main Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Toward US 64 East: Lexington, Asheboro
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.9 — 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.
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West Market Center Drive
Turn right onto West Market Center Drive
Navigation decision point
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Surrett Drive
Turn left onto Surrett Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 29
Merge onto US 29
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
North Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto North Main Street toward US 64 East: Lexington, Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward US 64 East: Lexington, Asheboro
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Lexington, NC
Late night in Lexington on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
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
24m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this trip, with 81% of the drive taking place on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 14.8 miles on US 29, so you can settle in for a solid period of consistent travel. While predominantly highway, the route does incorporate sections of North Main Street and South Main Street, offering a brief change of pace as you approach your destination. This blend means you get the efficiency of highway driving without it being a monotonous, unbroken interstate experience.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on US 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 29 and North Main Street. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.2 miles you will encounter 6 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: near the start (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (West Market Center Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Surrett Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from High Point, NC to Lexington, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Asheboro along the way.
Asheboro
16.9 mi in
|
~21m
|
via North Main Street
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.
Arriving in Lexington, NC
Full guide →Lexington, North Carolina, is the self-proclaimed "Barbecue Capital of the World". Besides its famous barbecue, celebrated at the annual Lexington Barbecue Festival in October, Lexington is also distinctive for all the statues of pigs it has downtown.
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 24m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.8 miles on US 29. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.2 miles (West Market Center Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Surrett Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lexington, 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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