Blacksburg, VA Road Trips

Sitting in the Southeast, Blacksburg, VA is a local road trip base with 14 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 42-mile quick runs to 294-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Blacksburg, VA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

14

Longest Drive

312.6 mi

Portsmouth, VA

Quickest Drive

47m

Roanoke, VA

Plan Around Blacksburg, VA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Blacksburg, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Portsmouth, VA to Blacksburg, VA 312.6 mi · 5h 59m Chesapeake, VA to Blacksburg, VA 311.2 mi · 6h 3m Norfolk, VA to Blacksburg, VA 309.2 mi · 5h 59m East Hampton, VA to Blacksburg, VA 293.8 mi · 5h 36m

Continue From Blacksburg, VA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Blacksburg, VA to East Hampton, VA 294.3 mi · 5h 37m Blacksburg, VA to Leesburg, VA 241.2 mi · 4h 46m Blacksburg, VA to Richmond, VA 215.4 mi · 4h 9m Blacksburg, VA to Roanoke, VA 41.9 mi · 47m

Trips from Blacksburg, VA

Blacksburg, VA to East Hampton, VA

294.3 mi 5h 37m

Blacksburg, VA to Leesburg, VA

241.2 mi 4h 46m

Blacksburg, VA to Richmond, VA

215.4 mi 4h 9m

Blacksburg, VA to Roanoke, VA

41.9 mi 47m

Driving from Blacksburg, VA

Expect an average of 198 miles and about 3h 50m behind the wheel when leaving Blacksburg, VA. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 294 miles (5h 37m), while the shortest is just 42 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Blacksburg, VA are East Hampton, VA (294.3 mi, 5h 37m), Leesburg, VA (241.2 mi, 4h 46m), Richmond, VA (215.4 mi, 4h 9m), and Roanoke, VA (41.9 mi, 47m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 198-mile trip from Blacksburg, VA, budget about $31 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 4 mapped routes leaving Blacksburg, VA and 10 routes heading into Blacksburg, VA, covering 14 total connections. Distances range from 42 to 294 miles.

The longest mapped route from Blacksburg, VA covers 294 miles and takes approximately 5h 37m. Shorter options start at just 42 miles.

The average route from Blacksburg, VA runs about 198 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 198-mile trip from Blacksburg, VA costs roughly $31 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Blacksburg, VA include East Hampton, VA, Leesburg, VA, Richmond, VA and Roanoke, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.