How far is Roda, VA from Pound, VA?

The driving distance from Roda, VA to Pound, VA is about 32 miles (51.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
32.01 mi
00h 46m
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
32.01 mi
Kilometers
51.52 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pound
Wed, Apr 15, 7:15 PM EDT
Return by in Roda
Wed, Apr 15, 8:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roda
2026-04-15T18:28
Arrive Pound
Wed, Apr 15, 7:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roda
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 Roda
15.8 mi
00h 23m
To Pound
16.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roda and Pound.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roda and Pound.

  1. 1

    Start on Roda Road

    3 mi · 12 min · Roda Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Callahan Avenue

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Callahan Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Kent Junction Road

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Kent Junction Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Junction Road

    1027 ft · 35 sec · Junction Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Avenue Southwest

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue Southwest

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 11th Street Southwest

    573 ft · 25 sec · 11th Street Southwest

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 12th Street Southwest

    866 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Southwest

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    133 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Clintwood Highway

    23 m · 1 sec · Clintwood Highway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clintwood Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roda and Pound.

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
12th Street Southwest
15.6 mi · 49%
Kent Junction Road
7.76 mi · 24%
Roda Road
3.04 mi · 10%
Callahan Avenue
2.82 mi · 9%
Main Avenue Southwest
1.15 mi · 4%
East Main Street
1.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

12th Street Southwest

Merge slight left

13.5 mi · 00h 18m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norton
00h 23m from Roda
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roda and Mostly Sunny near Pound.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roda to Pound?

The road trip is about 32 miles (51.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 Roda and 16.2 miles from Pound.

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 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.48 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roda and Mostly Sunny near Pound.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roda and Pound. Straight-line distance: 16.71 mi (26.89 km).

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#1 Roda

Roda is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.9678700, -82.8329400
Altitude620
CountryUnited States
Pound

#2 Pound

Town in Virginia

Population917
Coordinates37.1237100, -82.6012700
Altitude477
CountryUnited States
Start: Roda Road (-82.833515, 36.968027)
End: Clintwood Highway (-82.601319, 37.123755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
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
1.13 gal
4.28 L · about $4.48
Round trip
$8.95
2.26 gal · 8.56 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.48 $8.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.00 $10.01
Premium $4.78 $5.40 $10.80
Diesel $5.62 $6.36 $12.71

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Roda and Pound. The current time is 18:28:36.

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.