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 4
4 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
$2.08 one way
$4.16 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg5 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$2.29
$4.58
premium
$4.49
$2.49
$4.99
diesel
$4.80
$2.66
$5.32
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Forecast as of Jul 3, 2026
Origin
Big Stone Gap, VA
Late night
in Big Stone Gap on Sunday
Local time
4:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
95°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 0 to 5 mph26% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 11:02AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 11:02AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Destination
Glamorgan, VA
Late night
in Glamorgan on Sunday
Local time
4:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NE 5 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 11:02AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 11:02AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
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
2 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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
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 Effort3/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,425 ft1,539 ft
Total Climb
1,134 ft
Total Descent
449 ft
Highest Point
2,425 ft
~12.1 mi in
Elevation Range
886 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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.
