Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
40.6 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charlottesville, VA
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Staunton, VA
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The drive from Charlottesville, VA to Staunton, VA covers 40.6 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Greenville Avenue, Monticello Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.3 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 40.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 50m highway drive covering 40.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Greenville Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 35.3 miles on I 64.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Greenville Avenue. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 250 BUS / East Market Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 250 BUS / East Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (VA 20 / 9th Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (VA 20 / Monticello Avenue): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 250 BUS / East Market Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto VA 20 / 9th Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto VA 20 / Monticello Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward VA 262: Staunton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 35.3 mi | 39m |
| Greenville Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Monticello Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Woodrow Wilson Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Lee Jackson Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Avon Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 9th Street Southeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Augusta Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Charlottesville, VA and Staunton, VA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto US 250 BUS
Turn right onto VA 20
Continue on VA 20
Continue on VA 20
Turn left onto VA 20
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 64
Take the exit
Merge onto VA 262
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 11
Continue on US 11
Continue on US 11 BUS; US 250
Turn right onto US 11 BUS; US 250
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.3 mi from Charlottesville, VA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 40.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Charlottesville, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Staunton, VA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.35 one way
$12.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.51 | $15.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.96 | $17.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Charlottesville on Friday
Local time
7:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Staunton on Friday
Local time
7:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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