How far is Pound, VA from Roda, VA?
The driving distance from Pound, VA to Roda, VA is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pound and Roda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pound and Roda.
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Start on Clintwood Highway
23 m · 10 sec · Clintwood Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
575 ft · 10 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Indian Creek Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Indian Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Orby Cantrell Highway
13.5 mi · 19 min · Orby Cantrell Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58 Business, US 23 Business, SR 619: Downtown
545 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto 12th Street Southwest
135 m · 23 sec · 12th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 11th Street Southwest
573 ft · 25 sec · 11th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Main Avenue Southwest
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Junction Road
1027 ft · 33 sec · Junction Road
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Turn left onto Kent Junction Road
7.8 mi · 12 min · Kent Junction Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2.8 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Roda Road
1.4 mi · 6 min · Roda Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Roda Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Roda Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roda Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pound and Roda.
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.
Orby Cantrell Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Orby Cantrell Highway
13.5 mi · 00h 19m
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 Sunny leaving Pound and Mostly Sunny near Roda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pound to Roda?
The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Norton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Pound and 15.8 miles from Roda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.44 one way or $8.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pound and Mostly Sunny near Roda.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pound and Roda. Straight-line distance: 16.71 mi (26.89 km).
#1 Pound
Town in Virginia
| Population | 917 |
| Coordinates | 37.1237100, -82.6012700 |
| Altitude | 477 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roda
Roda is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.9678700, -82.8329400 |
| Altitude | 620 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roda (-82.83294, 36.96787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.44 | $8.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
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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