How far is Roda, VA from Wise, VA?

The driving distance from Roda, VA to Wise, VA is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
22.05 mi
00h 36m
Flight
14.21 mi
22.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.21 mi
Kilometers
22.87 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.05 mi
Kilometers
35.49 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wise
Wed, Apr 15, 6:48 PM EDT
Return by in Roda
Wed, Apr 15, 7:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roda
2026-04-15T18:12
Arrive Wise
Wed, Apr 15, 6:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Roda
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
Big Stone Gap
VA

Town of the United States

From Roda
10.9 mi
00h 18m
To Wise
11.2 mi
00h 18m

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
81°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Norton Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Norton Road

  12. 12

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

    1593 ft · 57 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kent Junction Road
7.76 mi · 35%
12th Street Southwest
4.12 mi · 19%
Roda Road
3.04 mi · 14%
Callahan Avenue
2.82 mi · 13%
Norton Road
1.27 mi · 6%
Main Avenue Southwest
1.15 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Kent Junction Road

Continue on Kent Junction Road

7.76 mi · 00h 12m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Stone Gap
00h 18m from Roda
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roda and Mostly Sunny near Wise.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Big Stone Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Roda and 11.2 miles from Wise.

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

The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roda and Wise. Straight-line distance: 14.21 mi (22.87 km).

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#1 Roda

Roda is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.9678700, -82.8329400
Altitude620
CountryUnited States
Wise

#2 Wise

Place in Virginia

Population2,885
Coordinates36.9759300, -82.5757100
Altitude747
CountryUnited States
Start: Roda Road (-82.833515, 36.968027)
End: East Main Street (-82.575766, 36.975842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.95 L · about $3.09
Round trip
$6.18
1.56 gal · 5.9 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.09 $6.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.45 $6.91
Premium $4.78 $3.73 $7.45
Diesel $5.62 $4.39 $8.77

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 Wise. The current time is 18:12:13.

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.