Radford, VA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Radford, VA have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 284 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Radford, VA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
318.5 mi
Chesapeake, VA
Quickest Drive
4h 13m
Richmond, VA
Plan Around Radford, VA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Radford, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Radford, VA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Radford, VA
Driving from Radford, VA
The typical drive from Radford, VA covers about 284 miles and takes around 5h 23m. 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 299 miles (5h 40m), while the shortest is just 269 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Radford, VA most often head toward East Hampton, VA (299.3 mi, 5h 40m) and Arlington, VA (268.8 mi, 5h 6m). 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 284-mile trip from Radford, 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 2 mapped routes leaving Radford, VA and 4 routes heading into Radford, VA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 269 to 299 miles.
The longest mapped route from Radford, VA covers 299 miles and takes approximately 5h 40m. Shorter options start at just 269 miles.
The average route from Radford, VA runs about 284 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 23m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 284-mile trip from Radford, 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 Radford, VA include East Hampton, VA and Arlington, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Radford, VA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
16,505
Median Income
$52,791
Median Home Value
$211,700
Median Age
23.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Radford, VA at a Glance
Founded
1887
Elevation
2,103 ft
Area
10 mi²
Notable People from Radford, VA
A sampling of people born in Radford, VA.
Seka
1954
American pornographic actress
Shayne Graham
1977
player of American football
Elizabeth Kee
1895–1975
American politician (1895-1975)
Richard Harding Poff
1923–2011
American politician and judge (1923-2011)
Corinne Conley
1929
American actress
J. Michael Mendel
1964–2019
American television producer
Gary Clark
1962
American football player (born 1962)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Radford, VA.
Glencoe Museum
historic house in Virginia, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q586070), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Radford, VA
Radford is a small town of about 16,000 people in Virginia.
Comfort Inn & Suites Radford, 2331 Tyler Road, ☏ +1 540 639-3333.
Radford sits along Interstate 81 and is accessed via Exit 105 and Exit 109.
Travel tips adapted from Radford on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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