Origin
Yadkinville, NC
Morning in Yadkinville on Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yadkinville, 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
55m
Distance
42.4 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yadkinville, NC
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Yadkinville to High Point is a straightforward 42.3-mile journey that typically takes about 46 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable duration, this trip is perfectly suited as a simple day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend approximately $7 on fuel for the one-way transit. Navigating through the Southeast, you will utilize a combination of South State Street, I-40 East, and I-74 East to reach your destination. This route offers a practical connection between these two North Carolina towns, making it an efficient choice for those looking to reach High Point without a complicated itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 421 | 18.6 mi | 21m |
| I 74 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| I 40 | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| North Main Street | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| South State Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 421
— 18.6 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yadkinville, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on East Main Street
46 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 601
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
4
Merge onto US 421
19 mi
·
21 min
·
US 421
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 238
Toward I 40 East: Greensboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 40
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto I 74
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
I 74
Exit 196
Toward I 74 East: High Point
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
9
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on North Main Street
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Yadkinville, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.2 — 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
|
US 601 / South State Street
Turn left onto US 601 / South State Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 421
Merge onto US 421
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
20 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East: Greensboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 238
Toward I 40 East: Greensboro
5
21 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
28.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 74
Take the exit onto I 74 toward I 74 East: High Point
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 196
Toward I 74 East: High Point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.63 one way
$13.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.25 | $14.50 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.85 | $15.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 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 | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morning in High Point on Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Sunny
SW 8 to 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 6:18AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:50AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
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
43 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
55m 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 turn-heavy local drive as you transition between your starting point and the major interstates. While the journey covers 42.3 miles, you won't find long, monotonous highway stretches here; in fact, the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on South State Street. The road profile is characterized by frequent shifts rather than a high-speed highway grind, so stay alert behind the wheel. Because the highway share is 0 percent, the experience feels more like a localized commute than an open-road cruise. You will need to stay focused on navigating the turns as the route progresses toward High Point.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.6 mi on US 421.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 421 and I 74. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 601 / South State Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 42.4 miles you will encounter 7 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 (US 601 / South State Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 421): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
961 ft
732 ft
Total Climb
493 ft
Total Descent
532 ft
Highest Point
961 ft
Elevation Range
229 ft
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 55m. Total distance: 42.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m 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 18.6 miles on US 421. 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 (US 601 / South State Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 421): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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