Origin
Roda, VA
Evening in Roda on Wednesday
Local time
7:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roda, VA to Pound, VA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
58m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
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 Roda, VA to Pound, 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 US 23, Kent Junction Road, Roda Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.5 miles on US 23. 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
15.9 miles from Roda, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Roda, VA to Pound, VA covers 31.7 miles and takes about 58m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.9 miles in near US 23 BUS / East Main Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 16.1 miles (12th Street Southwest): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
6
16.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
12th Street Southwest
At end of road, turn right onto 12th Street Southwest
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
16.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
16.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 23; US 58 ALT
Merge onto US 23; US 58 ALT
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| Kent Junction Road | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Roda Road | 3 mi | 11m |
| Callahan Avenue | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| US 23 BUS | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Avenue Southwest | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Junction Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 13.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roda, VA and Pound, 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
·
24 sec
·
11th Street Southwest
8
At end of road, turn right onto 12th Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
12th Street Southwest
9
Take the ramp
438 ft
·
10 sec
10
Merge onto US 23; US 58 ALT
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US 23; US 58 ALT
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 23 BUS
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 23 BUS
12
Turn right onto VA 83
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
Clintwood Highway
13
Arrive at destination
VA 83
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 15.9 miles from Roda, VA, or about 34m 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 15.9 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pound, 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 31.7 miles and 58m.
At 31.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on US 23 for about 13.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.9 mi from Roda, VA · 34m 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 15.9 miles from Roda, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pound, VA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Pound, 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
Pound, VA
Evening in Pound on Wednesday
Local time
7:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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 cooler 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 Roda, VA to Pound, 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 US 23, 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 15.9 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 $4.96 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 is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 16.1 miles (12th Street Southwest): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
The route from Roda, VA to Pound, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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