How far is Wise, VA from Arlington, VA?
The driving distance from Wise, VA to Arlington, VA is about 405.1 miles (652 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 325.8 miles (524.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 19m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 39m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wise and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wise and Arlington.
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Start on East Main Street
570 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue Northeast
1247 ft · 44 sec · Park Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Darden Drive Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · Darden Drive Northeast
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Continue on Coeburn Mountain Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Coeburn Mountain Road
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Continue on Wise Mountain Road Northwest
1.5 km · 2 min · Wise Mountain Road Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Laurel Avenue
1324 ft · 36 sec · Laurel Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Front Street East
1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street East
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Turn sharp right
949 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto US 58 Alternate East
871 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bull Run Road
11.2 mi · 16 min · Bull Run Road
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Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
111 m · 7 sec · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Continue on US Highway 58 Alternate
6.9 mi · 10 min · US Highway 58 Alternate
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Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
7.8 mi · 11 min · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Turn right
12.2 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Russell Road Northwest
1.5 km · 3 min · Russell Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Valley Street Northwest
1323 ft · 49 sec · Valley Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Cummings Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Cummings Street
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Take the exit slight right
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 8 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
27.8 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 120, VA 237
1641 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Fairfax Drive
573 ft · 25 sec · Fairfax Drive
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Turn right onto North Glebe Road
985 ft · 33 sec · North Glebe Road
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Turn slight left onto Wilson Boulevard
2854 ft · 2 min · Wilson Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wise and Arlington.
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.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Wise and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wise to Arlington?
The road trip is about 405.1 miles (652 km) and usually takes 06h 39m 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?
Buchanan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.1 miles from Wise and 203 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 325.8 miles (524.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.3 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 $56.60 one way or $113.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Wise and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Buchanan
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 Buchanan.
Clifton Forge
Roanoke
Kemper Street station
White Sulphur Springs
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wise and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 325.87 mi (524.44 km).
#1 Wise
Place in Virginia
| Population | 2,885 |
| Coordinates | 36.9759300, -82.5757100 |
| Altitude | 747 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilson Boulevard (-77.104347, 38.881084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 652 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $56.60 | $113.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $63.29 | $126.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $68.28 | $136.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $80.37 | $160.73 |
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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