Big Stone Gap, VA Road Trips
Big Stone Gap, VA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 253 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Big Stone Gap, VA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
445.3 mi
East Hampton, VA
Quickest Drive
20m
Glamorgan, VA
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Driving from Big Stone Gap, VA
The typical drive from Big Stone Gap, VA covers about 253 miles and takes around 4h 56m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. 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), 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 253-mile trip from Big Stone Gap, VA, budget about $40 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 3 mapped routes leaving Big Stone Gap, VA and 2 routes heading into Big Stone Gap, VA, covering 5 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 253 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 253-mile trip from Big Stone Gap, VA costs roughly $40 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, Charlottesville, VA and Glamorgan, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Big Stone Gap, VA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,193
Median Income
$51,059
Median Home Value
$169,900
Median Age
41.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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