This 64.5-mile drive from Locust to High Point, North Carolina, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes. You'll navigate local roads for the entire journey, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $10, making it an economical option. Given its short duration and local road profile, this route is ideal for a relaxed day trip. Both Locust and High Point are situated within the Southeast region, so you'll remain within familiar territory throughout your travels.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.7 miles from Locust, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NC 109
21.4 mi
30m
Millingport Road
13.7 mi
19m
NC 49
10.8 mi
12m
US 29
4 mi
4m
Running Creek Church Road
3.2 mi
4m
South Main Street
2.9 mi
5m
East Main Street
2.7 mi
4m
Liberty Drive
2.6 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
NC 109
— 21.4 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Locust, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on this road
58 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn left
200 ft·20 sec
3
Turn left
173 ft·17 sec
4
Turn left onto NC 200
309 ft·7 sec·South Central Avenue
5
Turn right onto NC 24; NC 27
2.7 mi·4 min·East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto Running Creek Church Road
3.2 mi·4 min·Running Creek Church Road
Use the left lane.
7
At end of road, turn right onto Millingport Road
14 mi·19 min·Millingport Road
8
Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi·2 min·South Main Street
9
Turn right onto NC 49
11 mi·12 min·NC 49
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi·26 sec
11
Turn left onto NC 109
21 mi·30 min·NC 109
12
Turn right onto Liberty Drive
2.6 mi·5 min·Liberty Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on Turner Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Turner Street
14
Turn right onto National Highway
0.6 mi·1 min·National Highway
15
Turn slight right
424 ft·11 sec
Use the right lane.
16
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·19 sec
17
Merge onto US 29
4.0 mi·4 min·US 29
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward South Main Street, ArchdaleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.8 mi·3 min·South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive of just over an hour, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best. There are no designated stops recommended, so you can decide on your own pace and when to take breaks. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, keeping your tank topped up won't be a significant concern. A practical tip for this route: pay close attention to the "Turn-heavy local drive" profile, as you'll likely be navigating numerous intersections and junctions on your way from Locust to High Point.
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 31.7 miles from Locust, NC, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.4 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 14 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.7 miles or 44m 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 16m
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 Locust, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Locust, NC
This is one driving day of about 63.4 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Locust, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NC 109 for about 21.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 61.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|NC 24; NC 27 / East Main Street
Turn right onto NC 24; NC 27 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
53.2 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|Liberty Drive
Turn right onto Liberty Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
61.4 mi into trip|~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward South Main Street, Archdale
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.
Toward South Main Street, Archdale
6
61.6 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.91 one way
$19.83 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$10.84
$21.68
premium
$4.70
$11.73
$23.47
diesel
$5.61
$14.00
$28.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19
0
$6.66
$3.04
Efficient EV
15.9
0
$5.55
$2.54
EV Truck/SUV
25.4
0
$8.88
$4.06
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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 15, 2026
Origin
Locust, NC
Morning
in Locust on Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
High Point, NC
Morning
in High Point on Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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 32m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for the entirety of this 64.5-mile journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. This means you'll be making frequent turns as you traverse roads like South Central Avenue, East Main Street, and Running Creek Church Road. Without any significant highway stretches, the pace will be dictated by local traffic and speed limits, offering a more grounded driving experience. The absence of a longest uninterrupted stretch suggests a constant engagement with the road and its changes.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.4 mi on NC 109.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort6/10
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 63.4 miles you will encounter 15 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NC 24; NC 27 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.2 miles (Liberty Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 63.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.4 miles on NC 109. 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 High Point, 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NC 24; NC 27 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.2 miles (Liberty Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at High Point, NC before heading back.
