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Trip from High Point, NC to Troutman, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

67.1 mi

108 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Troutman, NC, NC

Troutman, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion through North Carolina, the 67.1-mile journey from High Point to Troutman is an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 28 minutes behind the wheel, making it a very manageable drive for a weekend outing. With a fuel budget of approximately $11, this route is highly cost-effective for solo travelers or families. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, the environment remains consistent throughout your transit. Because the trip is short and straightforward, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 42.6 mi 47m
I 74 9.6 mi 11m
South Main Street 3.9 mi 8m
Shelton Avenue 2.9 mi 5m
I 77 1.5 mi 2m
North Main Street 1.3 mi 2m
Cumberland Road 1 mi 1m
Garner Bagnal Boulevard 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 42.6 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between High Point, NC and Troutman, 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 · 47 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 152 Toward I 77 North, I 77 South: Wytheville, Charlotte
7

Keep slight left at fork

1.2 mi · 2 min
Toward I 77 South: Charlotte Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 77

1.5 mi · 2 min · I 77
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Exit 49B Toward Downtown Statesville
10

Turn right onto Salisbury Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Salisbury Road
11

Turn left onto Wall Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Wall Street
Use the left lane.
12

Turn right onto US 70

0.9 mi · 1 min · Garner Bagnal Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Turn left onto US 21; NC 115

2.0 mi · 3 min · Shelton Avenue
14

Turn slight left onto Cumberland Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Cumberland Road
15

Turn straight onto US 21; NC 115

0.9 mi · 1 min · Shelton Avenue
16

Continue on US 21; NC 115

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
17

Turn right onto Wagner Street

459 ft · 25 sec · Wagner Street
18

Turn left

123 ft · 9 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Maine, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maine, NC

34 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

Winston-Salem, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Maine, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.5 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 60.6 — 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
6
57.1 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the exit toward I 77 North, I 77 South: Wytheville, Charlotte

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 152 Toward I 77 North, I 77 South: Wytheville, Char...
7
57.5 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 77 South: Charlotte

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 77 South: Charlotte
7
60.6 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | Wall Street

Turn left onto Wall Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.49 one way

$20.99 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $11.47 $22.95
premium $4.70 $12.42 $24.84
diesel $5.61 $14.81 $29.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.1 0 $7.05 $3.22
Efficient EV 16.8 0 $5.87 $2.68
EV Truck/SUV 26.8 0 $9.39 $4.29

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 14, 2026

Origin

High Point, NC

Late night in High Point on Sunday

Local time

12:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Clear

SW 6 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 14 at 3:50AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 3:25AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Destination

Troutman, NC

Late night in Troutman on Sunday

Local time

12:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

55°F

Maine, NC

34 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

13 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 28m 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 highway-focused experience, as roughly 80% of your time will be spent cruising on major thoroughfares. You will primarily navigate via I-40, I-74, and South Main Street, which keeps the pace steady and predictable. The most significant portion of the drive is a 42.6-mile uninterrupted stretch on I-40, allowing you to settle into a consistent rhythm. While the route transitions from urban interstate travel to local streets, the overall character remains functional rather than scenic. You should be prepared for a standard interstate drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, technical roads.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.6 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 67.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 57.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between High Point, NC and Troutman, NC, road signs point toward Statesville and Charlotte.

Statesville

13.5 mi in | ~20m | via I 74

Charlotte

57.1 mi in | ~1h 9m

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 28m. Total distance: 67.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 42.6 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 Troutman, 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 57.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Troutman, 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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