Origin
Mooresville, NC
Evening in Mooresville on Sunday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mooresville, NC to High Point, 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 17m
Distance
59.1 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mooresville, NC
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Trip Overview
This 59.1-mile drive from Mooresville, NC to High Point, NC is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 17 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. The route primarily utilizes US 29 and Mooresville Road before merging onto I-85, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of around $9, this trip is quite budget-friendly. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region, staying within North Carolina for the entire duration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 29 | 19 mi | 22m |
| Mooresville Road | 15.6 mi | 21m |
| I 85 | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| I 285 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Jake Alexander Boulevard West | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Oakridge Farm Highway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 29
— 19 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mooresville, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on this road
48 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
56 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto NC 3; NC 152
154 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Iredell Avenue
4
Turn left onto NC 152
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on NC 152
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Landis Highway
6
At end of road, turn right onto NC 150; NC 152
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Oakridge Farm Highway
7
Continue on NC 150
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Mooresville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto US 70; US 601
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Jake Alexander Boulevard West
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 85
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
Toward I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29; US 70
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 29; US 70
Toward US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
13
Continue on US 29; US 64; US 70
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 29; US 64; US 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 29; US 70
16 mi
·
17 min
·
US 29; US 70
Toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward South Main Street, Archdale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Mooresville, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 34 and 57.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
34 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
Keep slight right at fork onto I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70 toward I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Win...
6
38 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
US 29; US 70
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29; US 70 toward US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
8
41.5 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
US 29; US 70
Keep slight left at fork onto US 29; US 70 toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70...
7
57 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
57.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.24 one way
$18.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.11 | $20.21 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.94 | $21.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.21 | $2.84 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.27 | $3.78 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
High Point, NC
Evening in High Point on Sunday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
17 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 17m 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 mixed drive on this 59.1-mile route, with about 60% of it being highway. You'll encounter stretches on US 29 and I-85, which offer faster travel, interspersed with local roads like Mooresville Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is approximately 19 miles on US 29. This combination means you'll transition between quicker highway segments and potentially slower, more local road conditions as you progress toward High Point.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19 mi on US 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 34 miles in near I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70.
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 59.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 34 miles (I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38 miles (US 29; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.5 miles (US 29; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
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 Mooresville, NC to High Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Winston-Salem along the way.
Winston-Salem
34 mi in
|
~47m
|
via I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
About the Cities
Arriving 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 17m. Total distance: 59.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19 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 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: at 34 miles (I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38 miles (US 29; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.5 miles (US 29; US 70): 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 High Point, 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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