Drive Time
6h 39m
Distance
405.1 mi
652 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
Photo: Dominik Gryzbon
The drive from Wise, VA to Arlington, VA covers 405.1 miles and takes about 6h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Park Avenue Northeast, Darden Drive Northeast, Coeburn Mountain Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $63.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
202.6 miles from Wise, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 19m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 39m drive with frequent turns across 405.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Darden Drive Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Coeburn Mountain Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wise Mountain Road Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Laurel Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Front Street East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 58 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bull Run Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Wise, VA and Arlington, VA.
Start on East Main Street
Turn left onto Park Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto Darden Drive Northeast
Continue on Coeburn Mountain Road
Continue on Wise Mountain Road Northwest
At the end of the road, turn right onto Laurel Avenue
Turn sharp left onto Front Street East
Turn sharp right
Turn left onto US 58 Alternate East
Merge slight left onto Bull Run Road
Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
Continue on US Highway 58 Alternate
Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
Turn right
Turn left onto Russell Road Northwest
Turn left onto Valley Street Northwest
Turn right onto Cummings Street
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
Continue straight
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington
Continue straight
Keep slight right
Take the exit slight right toward VA 120, VA 237
Continue on Fairfax Drive
Turn right onto North Glebe Road
Turn slight left onto Wilson Boulevard
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 89 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 202.6 miles or 3h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, VA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Wise, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wise, VA
This is one driving day of about 405.1 miles and 6h 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 202.6 mi from Wise, VA · 3h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
203 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 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 202.6 miles from Wise, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Arlington, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Arlington, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$63.17 one way
$126.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $70.64 | $141.27 |
| premium | $4.78 | $76.20 | $152.41 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $89.70 | $179.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$63
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 141.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 121.5 | 1 | $42.54 | $19.44 |
| Efficient EV | 101.3 | 1 | $35.45 | $16.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 162 | 2 | $56.71 | $25.93 |
Gas CO2
142 kg
EV CO2
47 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Wise on Saturday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
92°F
Altavista, VA
203 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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