How far is Charlottesville, VA from Blacksburg, VA?
The driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Blacksburg, VA is about 149 miles (239.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlottesville and Blacksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlottesville and Blacksburg.
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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
72.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 460: Christiansburg, Blacksburg
2268 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11, US 460 East, US 460 Business: Christiansburg, Shawsville
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Turn slight right
73 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Roanoke Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Roanoke Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 460 West
1456 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460 Business: Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Smart Road
781 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 460 Business West: Blacksburg, South Main Street
3029 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
2.6 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlottesville and Blacksburg.
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
72.5 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Clear leaving Charlottesville and Mostly Sunny near Blacksburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlottesville to Blacksburg?
The road trip is about 149 miles (239.8 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Glasgow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Charlottesville and 74.6 miles from Blacksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.83 one way or $41.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Charlottesville and Mostly Sunny near Blacksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Glasgow
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 Glasgow.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Roanoke
Staunton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlottesville and Blacksburg. Straight-line distance: 119.54 mi (192.38 km).
#1 Charlottesville
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 46,950 |
| Coordinates | 38.0293100, -78.4766800 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blacksburg
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 44,215 |
| Coordinates | 37.2295700, -80.4139400 |
| Altitude | 633 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blacksburg (-80.41394, 37.22957)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $20.83 | $41.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.30 | $46.59 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.13 | $50.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.58 | $59.16 |
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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