Tazewell, VA Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Tazewell, VA is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 365 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Tazewell, VA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
401.9 mi
Chesapeake, VA
Quickest Drive
6h 38m
Arlington, VA
Plan Around Tazewell, VA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Tazewell, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Tazewell, VA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Tazewell, VA
Driving from Tazewell, VA
On average, trips departing from Tazewell, VA run 365 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 49m. 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 376 miles (7h), while the shortest is just 354 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Tazewell, VA are Newport News, VA (375.8 mi, 7h) and Arlington, VA (353.5 mi, 6h 38m). 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 365-mile trip from Tazewell, VA, budget about $57 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 2 mapped routes leaving Tazewell, VA and 4 routes heading into Tazewell, VA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 354 to 376 miles.
The longest mapped route from Tazewell, VA covers 376 miles and takes approximately 7h. Shorter options start at just 354 miles.
The average route from Tazewell, VA runs about 365 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 49m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 365-mile trip from Tazewell, VA costs roughly $57 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Tazewell, VA include Newport News, VA and Arlington, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Tazewell, VA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,419
Median Income
$35,392
Median Home Value
$110,400
Median Age
43.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Tazewell, VA at a Glance
Founded
1800
Elevation
2,503 ft
Area
7 mi²
Notable People from Tazewell, VA
A sampling of people born in Tazewell, VA.
Kathryn Harrold
1950
American actress
Fred M. Wilcox
1907–1964
American film director (1907-1964)
Ruth Selwyn
1905–1954
American actress (1905-1954)
Francis A. Hopkins
1853–1918
American politician (1853-1918)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Tazewell, VA.
James Wynn House
Tazewell, Virginia, listed on the NRHP in Virginia
City data from Wikidata (Q1376160), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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