How far is Charlottesville, VA from Big Stone Gap, VA?
The driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Big Stone Gap, VA is about 299.9 miles (482.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.2 miles (397.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in Commonwealth of Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlottesville and Big Stone Gap.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlottesville and Big Stone Gap.
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Start on the route
71 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto East Market Street
75 m · 15 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto 9th Street Northeast
55 m · 6 sec · 9th Street Northeast
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Continue on 9th Street Southeast
669 ft · 11 sec · 9th Street Southeast
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Continue on Avon Street
1400 ft · 54 sec · Avon Street
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Turn left onto Monticello Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Monticello Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1818 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
64.4 mi · 1 hr 10 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
55.8 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58 Alternate, VA 75: Abingdon, South Holston Dam
890 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Cummings Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Cummings Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Street Northwest
1323 ft · 49 sec · Valley Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Russell Road Northwest
1.5 km · 2 min · Russell Road Northwest
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Turn slight right onto Porterfield Highway
10.3 mi · 15 min · Porterfield Highway
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Continue on US 19
1.9 mi · 3 min · US 19
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Turn left onto US Highway 58
14.7 mi · 21 min · US Highway 58
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Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
106 m · 7 sec · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Continue on Castlewood Drive
12.5 mi · 18 min · Castlewood Drive
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Continue on Norton Coeburn Road
8 mi · 11 min · Norton Coeburn Road
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Take the exit straight toward VA 23 South, VA 58 West Alternate
1354 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Orby Cantrell Highway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Orby Cantrell Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 610: Big Stone Gap
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Powell Valley Road
1300 ft · 36 sec · Powell Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Powell Valley Road
21 m · 1 sec · Powell Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Powell Valley Road
1344 ft · 33 sec · Powell Valley Road
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Continue on 4th Avenue East
1213 ft · 30 sec · 4th Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlottesville and Big Stone Gap.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Monticello Avenue
Keep slight left
117 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Charlottesville and Mostly Clear near Big Stone Gap.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlottesville to Big Stone Gap?
The road trip is about 299.9 miles (482.6 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
Radford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.8 miles from Charlottesville and 150.1 miles from Big Stone Gap.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.2 miles (397.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.91 one way or $83.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Charlottesville and Mostly Clear near Big Stone Gap.
Stop Ideas Near Radford
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 Radford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlottesville and Big Stone Gap. Straight-line distance: 247.25 mi (397.91 km).
#1 Charlottesville
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 46,950 |
| Coordinates | 38.0293100, -78.4766800 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Big Stone Gap
Town of the United States
| Population | 5,104 |
| Coordinates | 36.8817600, -82.7471000 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Stone Gap (-82.7471, 36.88176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 483 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 44m |
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 | $41.91 | $83.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $46.86 | $93.72 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $50.55 | $101.10 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $59.50 | $119.00 |
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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