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Marion, VA Road Trips

Sitting in the Southeast, Marion, VA is a local road trip base with 9 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 373 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Marion, VA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

town in Smyth County, Virginia, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

9

Longest Drive

387.6 mi

Virginia Beach, VA

Quickest Drive

3h 47m

Harrisonburg, VA

Plan Around Marion, VA

Trips from Marion, VA

Driving from Marion, VA

On average, trips departing from Marion, VA run 373 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 6m. 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 388 miles (7h 17m), while the shortest is just 352 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Marion, VA are Virginia Beach, VA (387.6 mi, 7h 17m), Portsmouth, VA (377.4 mi, 7h 3m), Chesapeake, VA (376.5 mi, 7h 6m), and Suffolk, VA (351.9 mi, 6h 57m). 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 373-mile trip from Marion, VA, budget about $58 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. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 4 mapped routes leaving Marion, VA and 5 routes heading into Marion, VA, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 352 to 388 miles.

The longest mapped route from Marion, VA covers 388 miles and takes approximately 7h 17m. Shorter options start at just 352 miles.

The average route from Marion, VA runs about 373 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 6m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 373-mile trip from Marion, VA costs roughly $58 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Marion, VA include Virginia Beach, VA, Portsmouth, VA, Chesapeake, VA and Suffolk, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Marion, VA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

5,694

Median Income

$37,357

Median Home Value

$160,600

Median Age

44.2

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Notable People from Marion, VA

A sampling of people born in Marion, VA.

Annie Jones

Annie Jones

1865–1902

American sideshow performer

Pamela L. Reeves

Pamela L. Reeves

1954–2020

United States District Judge

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Marion, VA.

Marion Historic District (Marion, Virginia)

Marion Historic District (Marion, Virginia)

historic district in Virginia, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place

City data from Wikidata (Q1373794), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

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