Big Stone Gap, VA Road Trips

Big Stone Gap, VA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 281 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Big Stone Gap, VA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

town in Wise County, Virginia, United States

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Trip Routes

6

Longest Drive

445.3 mi

East Hampton, VA

Quickest Drive

20m

Glamorgan, VA

Plan Around Big Stone Gap, VA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Big Stone Gap, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Suffolk, VA to Big Stone Gap, VA 416.2 mi · 8h 49m Leesburg, VA to Big Stone Gap, VA 391.9 mi · 7h 42m

Continue From Big Stone Gap, VA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Big Stone Gap, VA to East Hampton, VA 445.3 mi · 8h 34m Big Stone Gap, VA to Richmond, VA 366.3 mi · 7h 6m Big Stone Gap, VA to Charlottesville, VA 299.4 mi · 5h 53m Big Stone Gap, VA to Glamorgan, VA 14.1 mi · 20m

Trips from Big Stone Gap, VA

Big Stone Gap, VA to East Hampton, VA

445.3 mi 8h 34m

Big Stone Gap, VA to Richmond, VA

366.3 mi 7h 6m

Big Stone Gap, VA to Charlottesville, VA

299.4 mi 5h 53m

Big Stone Gap, VA to Glamorgan, VA

14.1 mi 20m

Driving from Big Stone Gap, VA

The typical drive from Big Stone Gap, VA covers about 281 miles and takes around 5h 28m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 445 miles (8h 34m), while the shortest is just 14 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Big Stone Gap, VA most often head toward East Hampton, VA (445.3 mi, 8h 34m), Richmond, VA (366.3 mi, 7h 6m), Charlottesville, VA (299.4 mi, 5h 53m), and Glamorgan, VA (14.1 mi, 20m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 281-mile trip from Big Stone Gap, VA, budget about $44 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 4 mapped routes leaving Big Stone Gap, VA and 2 routes heading into Big Stone Gap, VA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 14 to 445 miles.

The longest mapped route from Big Stone Gap, VA covers 445 miles and takes approximately 8h 34m. Shorter options start at just 14 miles.

The average route from Big Stone Gap, VA runs about 281 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 28m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 281-mile trip from Big Stone Gap, VA costs roughly $44 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Big Stone Gap, VA include East Hampton, VA, Richmond, VA, Charlottesville, VA and Glamorgan, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.