Origin
Pound, VA
Evening in Pound on Wednesday
Local time
7:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pound, VA to Roda, VA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
58m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Pound, VA to Roda, VA covers 31.7 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Orby Cantrell Highway, Kent Junction Road, Roda Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.5 miles on Orby Cantrell Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
15.8 miles from Pound, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 31.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Orby Cantrell Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 23 BUS / Main Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.7 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 23 BUS / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.5 miles (12th Street Southwest): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 23 BUS / Main Street
Turn left onto US 23 BUS / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.4 mi into trip
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~22m in
Take the exit toward US 58 Business, US 23 Business, SR 619: Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 58 Business, US 23 Business, SR 619:...
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
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12th Street Southwest
Turn left onto 12th Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
5
15.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
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US 58 Alternate Business / 11th Street Southwest
Turn left onto US 58 Alternate Business / 11th Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
4
16.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
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SR 621 / Junction Road
Turn right onto SR 621 / Junction Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Orby Cantrell Highway | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| Kent Junction Road | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Roda Road | 3 mi | 11m |
| West Main Street | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Indian Creek Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Main Avenue Southwest | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Junction Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Orby Cantrell Highway
— 13.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pound, VA and Roda, VA.
1
Start on VA 83
75 ft
·
10 sec
·
Clintwood Highway
2
Turn left onto US 23 BUS
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on US 23 BUS
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Indian Creek Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 23
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Orby Cantrell Highway
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward US 58 Business, US 23 Business, SR 619: Downtown
6
Turn left onto 12th Street Southwest
442 ft
·
23 sec
·
12th Street Southwest
7
Turn left onto US 58 Alternate Business
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
11th Street Southwest
8
Turn left onto Main Avenue Southwest
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Avenue Southwest
9
Turn right onto SR 621
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Junction Road
10
Turn left onto US 23 BUS
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Kent Junction Road
11
Continue on US 23 BUS
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
12
Continue on VA 78
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
West Main Street
13
Turn left onto SR 685
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Roda Road
14
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 685
1.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Roda Road
15
Arrive at destination
SR 685
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15.8 miles from Pound, VA, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 31.7 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.8 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roda, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Pound, VA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pound, VA
This is one driving day of about 31.7 miles and 58m.
At 31.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Orby Cantrell Highway for about 13.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.8 mi from Pound, VA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Pound, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Roda, VA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Roda, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.96 one way
$9.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.87 | $11.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Roda, VA
Evening in Roda on Wednesday
Local time
7:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Norton, VA
16 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pound, VA to Roda, VA covers 31.7 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Orby Cantrell Highway, Kent Junction Road, Roda Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 miles from Pound, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 23 BUS / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.5 miles (12th Street Southwest): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pound, VA to Roda, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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