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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.76 mi
00h 45m
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
21.76 mi
Kilometers
35.02 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roda
Wed, Apr 15, 5:11 PM EDT
Return by in Wise
Wed, Apr 15, 5:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wise
2026-04-15T16:26
Arrive Roda
Wed, Apr 15, 5:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wise
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 Wise
10.9 mi
00h 22m
To Roda
10.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1593 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Norton Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Norton Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Orby Cantrell Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Orby Cantrell Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58 Business, US 23 Business, SR 619: Downtown

    545 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 12th Street Southwest

    135 m · 23 sec · 12th Street Southwest

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 11th Street Southwest

    573 ft · 25 sec · 11th Street Southwest

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Avenue Southwest

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue Southwest

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Junction Road

    1027 ft · 33 sec · Junction Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Kent Junction Road

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Kent Junction Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.8 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Roda Road

    1.4 mi · 6 min · Roda Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Roda Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Roda Road

  14. 14

    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.

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kent Junction Road
7.76 mi · 36%
Orby Cantrell Highway
3.94 mi · 18%
Roda Road
3.04 mi · 14%
West Main Street
2.82 mi · 13%
East Main Street
1.33 mi · 6%
Norton Road
1.23 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Stone Gap
00h 22m from Wise
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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).

Wise

#1 Wise

Place in Virginia

Population2,885
Coordinates36.9759300, -82.5757100
Altitude747
CountryUnited States
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#2 Roda

Roda is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.9678700, -82.8329400
Altitude620
CountryUnited States
Start: Wise (-82.57571, 36.97593)
End: Roda (-82.83294, 36.96787)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.91 L · about $3.05
Round trip
$6.10
1.54 gal · 5.82 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wise and Roda. The current time is 16:26:09.

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.