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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.69 mi
00h 58m
Flight
16.71 mi
26.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.71 mi
Kilometers
26.89 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.69 mi
Kilometers
51 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roda
Wed, Apr 15, 5:25 PM EDT
Return by in Pound
Wed, Apr 15, 6:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pound
2026-04-15T16:26
Arrive Roda
Wed, Apr 15, 5:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pound
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Norton
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Pound
15.8 mi
00h 29m
To Roda
15.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Clintwood Highway

    23 m · 10 sec · Clintwood Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    575 ft · 10 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Indian Creek Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Indian Creek Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Orby Cantrell Highway

    13.5 mi · 19 min · Orby Cantrell Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58 Business, US 23 Business, SR 619: Downtown

    545 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 12th Street Southwest

    135 m · 23 sec · 12th Street Southwest

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 11th Street Southwest

    573 ft · 25 sec · 11th Street Southwest

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Avenue Southwest

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue Southwest

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Junction Road

    1027 ft · 33 sec · Junction Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Kent Junction Road

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Kent Junction Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.8 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Roda Road

    1.4 mi · 6 min · Roda Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Roda Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Roda Road

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Orby Cantrell Highway
13.5 mi · 43%
Kent Junction Road
7.76 mi · 24%
Roda Road
3.04 mi · 10%
West Main Street
2.82 mi · 9%
Indian Creek Road
1.75 mi · 6%
Main Avenue Southwest
1.15 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norton
00h 29m from Pound
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Pound

#1 Pound

Town in Virginia

Population917
Coordinates37.1237100, -82.6012700
Altitude477
CountryUnited States
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#2 Roda

Roda is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.9678700, -82.8329400
Altitude620
CountryUnited States
Start: Pound (-82.60127, 37.12371)
End: Roda (-82.83294, 36.96787)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.23 L · about $4.44
Round trip
$8.87
2.24 gal · 8.46 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pound and Roda. The current time is 16:26:35.

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.