How far is Arlington, VA from Galax, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Galax, VA is about 317.6 miles (511.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 11m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Galax.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Galax.
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Start on Wilson Boulevard
2828 ft · 2 min · Wilson Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto North Glebe Road
936 ft · 31 sec · North Glebe Road
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Turn left onto Fairfax Drive
667 ft · 28 sec · Fairfax Drive
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Continue on I 66 Toll West
2423 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Custis Memorial Parkway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Custis Memorial Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Custis Memorial Parkway
67.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Custis Memorial Parkway
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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
110 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South: Charlotte NC
2043 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on I 77 South: Charlotte NC
2179 ft · 53 sec
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 620
1779 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right
36 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Coulson Church Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Coulson Church Road
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Turn right onto Carrollton Pike
3.6 mi · 5 min · Carrollton Pike
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Continue on East Stuart Drive
3044 ft · 1 min · East Stuart Drive
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Turn right onto Cranberry Road
1251 ft · 38 sec · Cranberry Road
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Turn left onto Glendale Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Glendale Road
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Turn right onto East Stuart Drive
2863 ft · 1 min · East Stuart Drive
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2079 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Oldtown Street
48 m · 12 sec · East Oldtown Street
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Turn left
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Galax.
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
110 mi · 02h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Arlington and Mostly Clear near Galax.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Galax?
The road trip is about 317.6 miles (511.2 km) and usually takes 06h 05m 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?
Stuarts Draft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.8 miles from Arlington and 158.9 miles from Galax.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 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 $44.40 one way or $88.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Mostly Clear near Galax.
Stop Ideas Near Stuarts Draft
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 Stuarts Draft.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Galax. Straight-line distance: 258.89 mi (416.64 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Galax
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 6,296 |
| Coordinates | 36.6612400, -80.9239700 |
| Altitude | 723 |
| Country | United States |
End: Galax (-80.92397, 36.66124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 511 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $44.40 | $88.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $49.65 | $99.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $53.56 | $107.12 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $63.05 | $126.09 |
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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