How far is Wise, VA from Roda, VA?
The driving distance from Wise, VA to Roda, VA is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wise and Roda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wise and Roda.
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Start on East Main Street
1593 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Norton Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Norton Road
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Turn left onto Orby Cantrell Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Orby Cantrell Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58 Business, US 23 Business, SR 619: Downtown
545 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto 12th Street Southwest
135 m · 23 sec · 12th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 11th Street Southwest
573 ft · 25 sec · 11th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Main Avenue Southwest
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Junction Road
1027 ft · 33 sec · Junction Road
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Turn left onto Kent Junction Road
7.8 mi · 12 min · Kent Junction Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2.8 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Roda Road
1.4 mi · 6 min · Roda Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Roda Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Roda Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roda Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wise and Roda.
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.
Kent Junction Road
Turn left onto Kent Junction Road
7.76 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wise and Mostly Sunny near Roda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wise to Roda?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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 Wise and 10.9 miles from Roda.
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 7.5 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wise and Mostly Sunny near Roda.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wise and Roda. Straight-line distance: 14.21 mi (22.87 km).
#1 Wise
Place in Virginia
| Population | 2,885 |
| Coordinates | 36.9759300, -82.5757100 |
| Altitude | 747 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roda
Roda is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.9678700, -82.8329400 |
| Altitude | 620 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roda (-82.83294, 36.96787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
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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