How far is Arlington, VA from Glade Spring, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Glade Spring, VA is about 344.7 miles (554.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292.7 miles (471 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 52m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Glade Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Glade Spring.
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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
117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
43.5 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 91: Damascus, Glade Spring
881 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Maple Street
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Turn slight right onto West Glade Street
2190 ft · 1 min · West Glade Street
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Turn slight left onto Town Square Street
148 m · 24 sec · Town Square Street
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Turn left onto Grace Street
61 m · 11 sec · Grace Street
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Turn right onto Evergreen Street
17 m · 2 sec · Evergreen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Evergreen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Glade Spring.
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.
Sunny leaving Arlington and Sunny near Glade Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Glade Spring?
The road trip is about 344.7 miles (554.8 km) and usually takes 06h 26m 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 172.2 miles from Arlington and 172.5 miles from Glade Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 292.7 miles (471 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 $48.21 one way or $96.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Sunny near Glade Spring.
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 Arlington and Glade Spring. Straight-line distance: 292.69 mi (471.04 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glade Spring
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,402 |
| Coordinates | 36.7912200, -81.7712300 |
| Altitude | 636 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glade Spring (-81.77123, 36.79122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 555 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 18m |
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 | $48.21 | $96.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $53.90 | $107.80 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $58.15 | $116.30 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $68.44 | $136.89 |
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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