How far is Wytheville, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Wytheville, VA to Hampton, VA is about 330.3 miles (531.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.6 miles (421 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
330.3 mi
04h 55m
Flight
261.6 mi
421.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.6 mi
Kilometers
421.01 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.3 mi
Kilometers
531.57 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Return by in Wytheville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wytheville
2026-04-22T23:03
Arrive Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wytheville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Waynesboro
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Wytheville
164.9 mi
02h 27m
To Hampton
165.4 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph W
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wytheville and Hampton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wytheville and Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on South 4th Street

    31 m · 7 sec · South 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    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

  4. 4

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

    139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1353 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    90 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  7. 7

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base

    757 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base

    61 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

    805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

    2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1465 ft · 42 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North King Street

    160 m · 20 sec · North King Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North King Street

    132 m · 19 sec · North King Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wytheville and Hampton.

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
155 mi · 47%
I 81 North
140 mi · 42%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 7%
I 77 South
7.54 mi · 2%
West Main Street
1.83 mi · 1%
I 295 North
1.23 mi
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

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.7 mi
261.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesboro
02h 27m from Wytheville
Leave By
7:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wytheville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wytheville to Hampton?

The road trip is about 330.3 miles (531.6 km) and usually takes 04h 55m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.9 miles from Wytheville and 165.4 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 261.6 miles (421 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.19 one way or $92.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wytheville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Waynesboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waynesboro, 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 Waynesboro.

RAIL

Staunton station

18 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

35 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

77 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

88 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wytheville and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 261.6 mi (421.01 km).

Wytheville

#1 Wytheville

Town in Virginia, USA

Population7,879
Coordinates36.9484500, -81.0848100
Altitude697
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: South 4th Street (-81.084932, 36.948358)
End: North King Street (-76.34532, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 532 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.66 gal
44.12 L · about $46.19
Round trip
$92.37
23.32 gal · 88.24 L
Estimated CO2
103.6 kg one way
Round trip: 207.2 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $46.19 $92.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $51.64 $103.28
Premium $4.78 $55.71 $111.42
Diesel $5.62 $65.58 $131.15

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 Wytheville and Hampton. The current time is 23:03:50.

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.