How far is Norfolk, VA from Tazewell, VA?

The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Tazewell, VA is about 399.9 miles (643.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 289.4 miles (465.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
399.86 mi
07h 36m
Flight
289.46 mi
465.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
289.46 mi
Kilometers
465.84 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
399.86 mi
Kilometers
643.52 km
Drive Time
07h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tazewell
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM EDT
Return by in Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-04-22T22:44
Arrive Tazewell
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:37 PM to 3:07 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norfolk
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Jolivue
VA

Census designated place

From Norfolk
199.8 mi
03h 48m
To Tazewell
200.1 mi
03h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Norfolk and Tazewell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Tazewell.

  1. 1

    Start on East City Hall Avenue

    2127 ft · 43 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 337: Tidewater Drive

    645 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Tidewater Drive

    4.6 mi · 10 min · Tidewater Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  6. 6

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  7. 7

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

    2936 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.

    27.1 mi · 30 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: Bluefield

    1332 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto John Nash Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · John Nash Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight toward US 460 West: Bluefield

    1374 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Big Laurel Highway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Big Laurel Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Governor G C Peery Highway

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Governor G C Peery Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 16: Tazewell

    1078 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Tazewell Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Tazewell Avenue

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fincastle Turnpike

    2288 ft · 39 sec · Fincastle Turnpike

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    133 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Elk Street

    121 m · 17 sec · Elk Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norfolk and Tazewell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
239 mi · 60%
Hampton Roads Beltway
72.5 mi · 18%
I 77 North
27.1 mi · 7%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 6%
Governor G C Peery Highway
13.3 mi · 3%
Big Laurel Highway
9.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

120 mi · 02h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+110.5 mi
289.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jolivue
03h 48m from Norfolk
Leave By
8:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norfolk and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Tazewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Tazewell?

The road trip is about 399.9 miles (643.5 km) and usually takes 07h 36m 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?

Jolivue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 199.8 miles from Norfolk and 200.1 miles from Tazewell.

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

The direct path is about 289.4 miles (465.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 110.5 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 $55.89 one way or $111.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Norfolk and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Tazewell.

Stop Ideas Near Jolivue

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jolivue, 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 Jolivue.

RAIL

Staunton station

4 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

52 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

75 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

Kemper Street station

79 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Tazewell. Straight-line distance: 289.46 mi (465.84 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Tazewell

#2 Tazewell

Town in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States

Population4,113
Coordinates37.1148400, -81.5195500
Altitude763
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-76.28522, 36.84681)
End: Tazewell (-81.51955, 37.11484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 644 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.11 gal
53.41 L · about $55.89
Round trip
$111.78
28.22 gal · 106.82 L
Estimated CO2
125.4 kg one way
Round trip: 250.8 kg / 553 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $55.89 $111.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $62.49 $124.99
Premium $4.78 $67.42 $134.84
Diesel $5.62 $79.35 $158.71

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Tazewell. The current time is 22:44:42.

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.