How far is Glamorgan, VA from Big Stone Gap, VA?

The driving distance from Glamorgan, VA to Big Stone Gap, VA is about 14 miles (22.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.02 mi
00h 16m
Flight
11.68 mi
18.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.68 mi
Kilometers
18.8 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.02 mi
Kilometers
22.56 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Big Stone Gap
Wed, Apr 15, 12:55 PM EDT
Return by in Glamorgan
Wed, Apr 15, 1:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glamorgan
2026-04-15T12:38
Arrive Big Stone Gap
Wed, Apr 15, 12:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glamorgan
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Norton
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Glamorgan
7 mi
00h 08m
To Big Stone Gap
7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Glamorgan and Big Stone Gap.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glamorgan and Big Stone Gap.

  1. 1

    Start on Indian Creek Road

    1248 ft · 38 sec · Indian Creek Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Orby Cantrell Highway

    12.8 mi · 17 min · Orby Cantrell Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 610: Big Stone Gap

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Powell Valley Road

    1300 ft · 36 sec · Powell Valley Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Powell Valley Road

    21 m · 1 sec · Powell Valley Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Powell Valley Road

    1344 ft · 33 sec · Powell Valley Road

  7. 7

    Continue on 4th Avenue East

    1213 ft · 30 sec · 4th Avenue East

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glamorgan and Big Stone Gap.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Orby Cantrell Highway
12.8 mi · 91%
Powell Valley Road
0.51 mi · 4%
Indian Creek Road
0.24 mi · 2%
4th Avenue East
0.23 mi · 2%
SR 610
0.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Orby Cantrell Highway

Turn right onto Orby Cantrell Highway

12.8 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norton
00h 08m from Glamorgan
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Glamorgan 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 Glamorgan to Big Stone Gap?

The road trip is about 14 miles (22.6 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Norton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Glamorgan and 7 miles from Big Stone Gap.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.94 one way or $3.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Glamorgan and Mostly Clear near Big Stone Gap.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glamorgan and Big Stone Gap. Straight-line distance: 11.68 mi (18.8 km).

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#1 Glamorgan

Glamorgan is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.9987100, -82.5943200
Altitude675
CountryUnited States
Big Stone Gap

#2 Big Stone Gap

Town of the United States

Population5,104
Coordinates36.8817600, -82.7471000
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Start: Indian Creek Road (-82.594276, 36.998714)
End: 4th Avenue East (-82.747099, 36.881757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.87 L · about $1.94
Round trip
$3.88
0.98 gal · 3.74 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.94 $3.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.17 $4.34
Premium $4.78 $2.34 $4.68
Diesel $5.62 $2.76 $5.51

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Glamorgan and Big Stone Gap. The current time is 12:38:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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