Origin
Roda, VA
Night in Roda on Wednesday
Local time
9:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roda, VA to Coeburn, VA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
52m
Distance
26.7 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coeburn, VA
Vladislav Nahorny
Trip Overview
The drive from Roda, VA to Coeburn, VA covers 26.7 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kent Junction Road, Norton Coeburn Road, Roda Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.8 miles on Kent Junction Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.18 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
13.3 miles from Roda, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 26.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kent Junction Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.9 miles in near US 23 BUS / East Main Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.7 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 5.9 miles (US 23 BUS / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (Main Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 16 miles (US 58 Alternate Business / 11th Street Southwest): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 23 BUS / East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 23 BUS / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
14.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Main Avenue Southwest
Turn left onto Main Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
4
16 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 58 Alternate Business / 11th Street Southwest
At end of road, turn right onto US 58 Alternate Business / 11th Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
5
25.7 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Downtown
5
26.6 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Junction Road | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Norton Coeburn Road | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Roda Road | 3 mi | 11m |
| Kentucky Avenue Southwest | 3 mi | 5m |
| Callahan Avenue | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Main Avenue Southwest | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street Southwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kent Junction Road
— 7.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roda, VA and Coeburn, VA.
1
Start on SR 685
3.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Roda Road
2
Turn right onto VA 78
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Callahan Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 23 BUS
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
4
Continue on US 23 BUS
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Kent Junction Road
5
Turn right onto SR 621
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Junction Road
6
Turn left onto Main Avenue Southwest
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Avenue Southwest
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 58 Alternate Business
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
11th Street Southwest
8
At end of road, turn left onto Kentucky Avenue Southwest
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Kentucky Avenue Southwest
9
Turn right onto US 58 ALT
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Norton Coeburn Road
10
Continue on US 58 ALT
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Bull Run Road
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Toward Downtown
12
Turn left onto SR 813
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
2nd Street Southwest
13
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 72; VA 158
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Front Street East
14
Turn slight left onto 2nd Street Northeast
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
2nd Street Northeast
15
Turn right
86 ft
·
6 sec
16
Arrive at destination
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 13.3 miles from Roda, VA, or about 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.8 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 26.7 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.3 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coeburn, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Roda, VA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Roda, VA
This is one driving day of about 26.7 miles and 52m.
At 26.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Kent Junction Road for about 7.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.3 mi from Roda, VA · 29m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.3 miles from Roda, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Coeburn, VA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Coeburn, 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
$4.18 one way
$8.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.57 | $9.13 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Coeburn, VA
Night in Coeburn on Wednesday
Local time
9:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m 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 Roda, VA to Coeburn, VA covers 26.7 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kent Junction Road, Norton Coeburn Road, Roda Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 miles from Roda, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.18 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 26.7 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 5.9 miles (US 23 BUS / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (Main Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 16 miles (US 58 Alternate Business / 11th Street Southwest): Navigation decision point.
The route from Roda, VA to Coeburn, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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