Origin
Big Stone Gap, VA
Late night in Big Stone Gap on Sunday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Big Stone Gap, VA to Glamorgan, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
14.1 mi
23 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Big Stone Gap, VA
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Glamorgan, VA
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Trip Overview
Big Stone Gap to Glamorgan is 14.1 miles and takes about 20 minutes via Orby Cantrell Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Virginia's Southeast region, offering a local drive experience. It's a straightforward connection between two points, ideal for a quick transit or a brief exploration of the immediate surroundings. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a same-day excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Orby Cantrell Highway | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Powell Valley Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Indian Creek Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 4th Avenue East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Orby Cantrell Highway
— 12.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Stone Gap, VA and Glamorgan, VA.
1
Start on SR 610
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
4th Avenue East
2
Turn straight onto SR 610
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Powell Valley Road
3
Enter roundabout onto SR 610
66 ft
·
1 sec
·
Powell Valley Road
4
Continue on SR 610
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Powell Valley Road
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
6
Merge onto US 23; US 58 ALT
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Orby Cantrell Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto SR 823
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Indian Creek Road
Use the left lane.
8
Arrive at destination
SR 823
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 13.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 610 / Powell Valley Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 610 / Powell Valley Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 23; US 58 ALT / Orby Cantrell Highway
Merge onto US 23; US 58 ALT / Orby Cantrell Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
13.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
SR 823 / Indian Creek Road
Turn left onto SR 823 / Indian Creek Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.20 one way
$4.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Glamorgan, VA
Late night in Glamorgan on Sunday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a dynamic local drive rather than a continuous highway journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads like Orby Cantrell Highway, Powell Valley Road, and Indian Creek Road for the entire 14.1 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 12.8 miles along Orby Cantrell Highway. Expect a driving experience that requires your attention due to the numerous changes in direction, typical of rural or regional connectors.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on Orby Cantrell Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near SR 610 / Powell Valley Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (SR 610 / Powell Valley Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 23; US 58 ALT / Orby Cantrell Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 14.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on Orby Cantrell Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (SR 610 / Powell Valley Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 23; US 58 ALT / Orby Cantrell Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Glamorgan, VA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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