How far is Arlington, VA from Pannill Fork, VA?

The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Pannill Fork, VA is about 288.2 miles (463.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.5 miles (351.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
288.17 mi
05h 43m
Flight
218.48 mi
351.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.48 mi
Kilometers
351.61 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.17 mi
Kilometers
463.77 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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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 05h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pannill Fork
Fri, Nov 6, 8:24 PM EST
Return by in Arlington
Sat, Nov 7, 2:07 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-11-06T14:40
Arrive Pannill Fork
Fri, Nov 6, 8:24 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:32 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Staunton
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Arlington
143.7 mi
02h 51m
To Pannill Fork
144.5 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Pannill Fork.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Pannill Fork.

  1. 1

    Start on Wilson Boulevard

    2828 ft · 2 min · Wilson Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto North Glebe Road

    936 ft · 31 sec · North Glebe Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fairfax Drive

    667 ft · 28 sec · Fairfax Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on I 66 Toll West

    2423 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Custis Memorial Parkway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Custis Memorial Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Custis Memorial Parkway

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Custis Memorial Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke

    108.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    47.7 mi · 52 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 609: Fieldale

    993 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Dillons Fork Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Dillons Fork Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stones Dairy Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Stones Dairy Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Jarrett Drive

    1030 ft · 48 sec · Jarrett Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto John Baker Road

    38 m · 6 sec · John Baker Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · John Baker Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Pannill Fork.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
157 mi · 54%
Custis Memorial Parkway
70.4 mi · 24%
I 581
55.1 mi · 19%
Dillons Fork Road
3.01 mi · 1%
Stones Dairy Road
0.91 mi
Wilson Boulevard
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke

109 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.7 mi
218.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Staunton
02h 51m from Arlington
Leave By
5:32 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Pannill Fork.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Pannill Fork?

The road trip is about 288.2 miles (463.8 km) and usually takes 05h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Staunton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.7 miles from Arlington and 144.5 miles from Pannill Fork.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 218.5 miles (351.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.7 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:32 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.84 one way or $79.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Pannill Fork.

Stop Ideas Near Staunton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Staunton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Staunton.

RAIL

Staunton station

1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

53 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

77 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

Kemper Street station

83 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Pannill Fork. Straight-line distance: 218.48 mi (351.61 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

A county in Virginia.

Population229,164
Coordinates38.8810100, -77.1042800
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pannill Fork

Pannill Fork is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.7090300, -80.0131000
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-77.10428, 38.88101)
End: Pannill Fork (-80.0131, 36.70903)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 464 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.17 gal
38.49 L · about $39.84
Round trip
$79.67
20.34 gal · 76.98 L
Estimated CO2
90.4 kg one way
Round trip: 180.8 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $39.84 $79.67
Mid-grade $4.41 $44.89 $89.78
Premium $4.82 $49.03 $98.06
Diesel $6.20 $63.01 $126.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Pannill Fork. The current time is 14:40:48.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.