How far is Alexandria, VA from Tazewell, VA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Tazewell, VA is about 363.2 miles (584.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 52m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Tazewell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Tazewell.
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Start on South Washington Street
23 m · 7 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto King Street
96 m · 15 sec · King Street
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Turn right onto South Saint Asaph Street
842 ft · 41 sec · South Saint Asaph Street
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Turn right onto Duke Street
102 m · 19 sec · Duke Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
1260 ft · 51 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Gibbon Street
923 ft · 38 sec · Gibbon Street
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Turn left onto South Patrick Street
1157 ft · 34 sec · South Patrick Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore
133 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, I 495 West
3238 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)
5 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway (Local)
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Capital Beltway
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Continue on Capital Beltway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Vienna, Front Royal
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke
108.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Keep slight left
117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.
27.1 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: Bluefield
1332 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto John Nash Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · John Nash Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward US 460 West: Bluefield
1374 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Big Laurel Highway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Big Laurel Highway
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Continue on Governor G C Peery Highway
13.3 mi · 17 min · Governor G C Peery Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 16: Tazewell
1078 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Tazewell Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Tazewell Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fincastle Turnpike
2288 ft · 39 sec · Fincastle Turnpike
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Continue on Main Street
133 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Elk Street
121 m · 17 sec · Elk Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Tazewell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 South
Keep slight left
117 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexandria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tazewell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Tazewell?
The road trip is about 363.2 miles (584.5 km) and usually takes 06h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.5 miles from Alexandria and 181.7 miles from Tazewell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 93 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.74 one way or $101.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexandria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tazewell.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buena Vista.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Roanoke
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Tazewell. Straight-line distance: 270.14 mi (434.75 km).
#1 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tazewell
Town in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 4,113 |
| Coordinates | 37.1148400, -81.5195500 |
| Altitude | 763 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tazewell (-81.51955, 37.11484)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 584 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $50.74 | $101.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $56.74 | $113.47 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $61.21 | $122.41 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $72.04 | $144.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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