How far is Wytheville, VA from Charlottesville, VA?
The driving distance from Wytheville, VA to Charlottesville, VA is about 186 miles (299.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wytheville and Charlottesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wytheville and Charlottesville.
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Start on South 4th Street
31 m · 7 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South, I 81 North, US 11 North, US 52 South: Charlotte, Roanoke
7.5 mi · 9 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 right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
32.6 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 631: Charlottesville
1079 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 5th Street
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Continue on Ridge Street
2100 ft · 1 min · Ridge Street
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Turn slight right onto Water Street West
787 ft · 32 sec · Water Street West
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Turn left onto 2nd Street Southwest
567 ft · 29 sec · 2nd Street Southwest
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Turn right onto West Market Street
1620 ft · 59 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto 7th Street Northeast
87 m · 16 sec · 7th Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wytheville and Charlottesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wytheville and Sunny near Charlottesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wytheville to Charlottesville?
The road trip is about 186 miles (299.4 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buchanan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.4 miles from Wytheville and 93.6 miles from Charlottesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wytheville and Sunny near Charlottesville.
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 Wytheville and Charlottesville. Straight-line distance: 161.31 mi (259.6 km).
#1 Wytheville
Town in Virginia, USA
| Population | 7,879 |
| Coordinates | 36.9484500, -81.0848100 |
| Altitude | 697 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlottesville
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 46,950 |
| Coordinates | 38.0293100, -78.4766800 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-78.476567, 38.029526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $25.98 | $51.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.05 | $58.11 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.34 | $62.69 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.89 | $73.79 |
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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