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Trip from Wise, VA to Roda, VA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

45m

Distance

21.8 mi

35 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Wise, VA, VA

Wise, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Wise, VA to Roda, VA covers 21.8 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Norton Road, Orby Cantrell Highway, US 58 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.41 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

10.9 miles from Wise, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 21.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Norton Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Wise, VA to Roda, VA is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wise, VA to Roda, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Norton Road
Orby Cantrell Highway
US 58
12th Street Southwest
11th Street Southwest
Main Avenue Southwest
Junction Road
Kent Junction Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Norton Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wise, VA and Roda, VA.

1

Start on East Main Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
2

Turn left onto Norton Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Norton Road
3

Turn left onto Orby Cantrell Highway

3.9 mi · 5 min · Orby Cantrell Highway
4

Take the exit slight right toward US 58 Business, US 23 Business, SR 619: Downtown

0.1 mi · 19 sec · US 58 Business, US 23 Business, SR 619: Downtown
5

Turn left onto 12th Street Southwest

443 ft · 23 sec · 12th Street Southwest
6

Turn left onto 11th Street Southwest

0.1 mi · 25 sec · 11th Street Southwest
7

Turn left onto Main Avenue Southwest

1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Avenue Southwest
8

Turn right onto Junction Road

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Junction Road
9

Turn left onto Kent Junction Road

7.8 mi · 11 min · Kent Junction Road
10

Continue on East Main Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
11

Continue on West Main Street

2.8 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
12

Turn left onto Roda Road

1.4 mi · 5 min · Roda Road
13

Keep slight left to continue on Roda Road

1.6 mi · 6 min · Roda Road
14

Arrive at your 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 10.9 miles from Wise, VA, or about 22m into the drive.

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 21.8 miles or 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 10.9 miles or 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roda, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Wise, VA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Wise, VA

This is one driving day of about 21.8 miles and 45m.

At 21.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10.9 mi from Wise, VA · 22m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Appalachia, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Big Stone Gap, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.9 miles from Wise, 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

$3.41 one way

$6.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $3.73 $7.45
premium $4.70 $4.03 $8.07
diesel $5.61 $4.81 $9.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.5 0 $2.29 $1.05
Efficient EV 5.5 0 $1.91 $0.87
EV Truck/SUV 8.7 0 $3.05 $1.40

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Wise, VA

Evening in Wise on Wednesday

Local time

7:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Roda, VA

Evening in Roda on Wednesday

Local time

7:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

45m 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 Wise, VA to Roda, VA covers 21.8 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Norton Road, Orby Cantrell Highway, US 58. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 miles from Wise, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.41 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.
The drive from Wise, VA to Roda, VA is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wise, VA to Roda, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wise, VA to Roda, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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