How far is Tazewell, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Tazewell, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 365.7 miles (588.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 289.4 miles (465.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
365.68 mi
06h 29m
Flight
289.46 mi
465.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
289.46 mi
Kilometers
465.84 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
365.68 mi
Kilometers
588.51 km
Drive Time
06h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM EDT
Return by in Tazewell
Thu, Apr 23, 10:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tazewell
2026-04-22T21:24
Arrive Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tazewell
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Jolivue
VA

Census designated place

From Tazewell
199 mi
03h 14m
To Norfolk
166.7 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tazewell and Norfolk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tazewell and Norfolk.

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Road

    121 m · 19 sec · Mill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    133 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Fincastle Turnpike

    2288 ft · 44 sec · Fincastle Turnpike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tazewell Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Tazewell Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward Bluefield

    770 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Governor G C Peery Highway

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Governor G C Peery Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Trail of the Lonesome Pine

  8. 8

    Take the exit right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    35.7 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

    139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1353 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    90 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  18. 18

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  19. 19

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street

    1006 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Creek Road

    870 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Granby Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Church Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tazewell and Norfolk.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
158 mi · 43%
I 81 North
140 mi · 38%
Trail of the Lonesome Pine
47.7 mi · 13%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 6%
Governor G C Peery Highway
13.3 mi · 4%
Hampton Roads Beltway
4.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.3 mi
289.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jolivue
03h 14m from Tazewell
Leave By
11:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Tazewell and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tazewell to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 365.7 miles (588.5 km) and usually takes 06h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jolivue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 199 miles from Tazewell and 166.7 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 289.4 miles (465.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.10 one way or $102.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Tazewell and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Jolivue

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jolivue, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jolivue.

RAIL

Staunton station

4 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

52 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

75 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

Kemper Street station

79 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tazewell and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 289.46 mi (465.84 km).

Tazewell

#1 Tazewell

Town in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States

Population4,113
Coordinates37.1148400, -81.5195500
Altitude763
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Road (-81.519338, 37.114974)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 589 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.9 gal
48.85 L · about $51.10
Round trip
$102.19
25.8 gal · 97.7 L
Estimated CO2
114.6 kg one way
Round trip: 229.3 kg / 506 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $51.10 $102.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $57.13 $114.27
Premium $4.78 $61.64 $123.27
Diesel $5.62 $72.55 $145.10

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tazewell and Norfolk. The current time is 21:24:43.

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.