How far is Tazewell, VA from Alexandria, VA?
The driving distance from Tazewell, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 357.8 miles (575.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 50m.
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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 Tazewell and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tazewell and Alexandria.
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Start on Mill Road
121 m · 19 sec · Mill Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
133 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Fincastle Turnpike
2288 ft · 44 sec · Fincastle Turnpike
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Turn left onto Tazewell Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Tazewell Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward Bluefield
770 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor G C Peery Highway
13.3 mi · 17 min · Governor G C Peery Highway
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Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
9.8 mi · 11 min · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Take the exit right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit left
19.7 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
16 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
78.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
42.8 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight right
21.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria
2186 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
12.1 mi · 15 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)
2 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Alexandria, Fort Belvoir
969 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Alexandria
2328 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
134 m · 8 sec · Richmond Highway
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Continue on South Patrick Street
1551 ft · 46 sec · South Patrick Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
953 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
2462 ft · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tazewell and Alexandria.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
140 mi · 02h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tazewell and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tazewell to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 357.8 miles (575.8 km) and usually takes 05h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.9 miles from Tazewell and 176.8 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.99 one way or $99.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Tazewell and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buena Vista.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Roanoke
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tazewell and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 270.14 mi (434.75 km).
#1 Tazewell
Town in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 4,113 |
| Coordinates | 37.1148400, -81.5195500 |
| Altitude | 763 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Washington Street (-77.04696, 38.804845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 576 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $49.99 | $99.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $55.89 | $111.79 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $60.30 | $120.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $70.97 | $141.95 |
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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