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Trip from Clintwood, VA to Haysi, VA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

27m

Distance

15.5 mi

25 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Dickenson County, Virginia, United States

Clintwood, VA

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Downtown Haysi, VA, VA

Haysi, VA

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick, local excursion in Southwest Virginia, the 15.5-mile journey from Clintwood to Haysi is an efficient way to travel between these two towns. You can easily complete this trip in about 27 minutes, making it a perfect one-day drive that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting about $2 for fuel should cover your needs for this short connection. Because the entire route is composed of local roads rather than major highways, you will experience a more intimate look at the regional landscape. This simple trip is ideal for those who prefer a straightforward, turn-heavy drive over long-distance interstate travel.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
The Lake Road 9.3 mi 16m
Big Ridge Road 3.4 mi 6m
Cowpath Road 1.2 mi 2m
Clintwood Main Street 0.9 mi 1m
Flannagan Dam Road 0.5 mi <1m
Haysi Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Skeens Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: The Lake Road — 9.3 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clintwood, VA and Haysi, VA.

1

Start on Skeens Avenue

58 ft · 6 sec · Skeens Avenue
2

Turn right onto SR 607

0.9 mi · 1 min · Clintwood Main Street
3

Continue on SR 607

9.3 mi · 16 min · The Lake Road
4

Turn left onto SR 614

1.2 mi · 2 min · Cowpath Road
5

Continue on SR 614

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Flannagan Dam Road
6

At end of road, turn left onto VA 63

3.4 mi · 6 min · Big Ridge Road
7

At end of road, turn right onto VA 63

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Haysi Main Street
8

Turn left

53 ft · 4 sec
9

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 607 / Clintwood Main Street

Turn right onto SR 607 / Clintwood Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
10.2 mi into trip | ~18m in | SR 614 / Cowpath Road

Turn left onto SR 614 / Cowpath Road

Navigation decision point

4
11.9 mi into trip | ~21m in | VA 63 / Big Ridge Road

At end of road, turn left onto VA 63 / Big Ridge Road

Navigation decision point

4
15.3 mi into trip | ~27m in | VA 63 / Haysi Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto VA 63 / Haysi Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
15.5 mi into trip | ~27m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.50 one way

$5.01 round trip

$4.10/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.59 $2.80 $5.61
premium $4.98 $3.04 $6.07
diesel $6.22 $3.79 $7.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.7 0 $1.63 $0.74
Efficient EV 3.9 0 $1.36 $0.62
EV Truck/SUV 6.2 0 $2.17 $0.99

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 Oct 17, 2026

Origin

Clintwood, VA

Afternoon in Clintwood on Saturday

Local time

12:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Rain Showers

NW 7 to 10 mph 99% chance Live forecast

Coastal Flood Watch

Coastal Flood Watch issued October 16 at 10:03PM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Coastal Flood Watch

Coastal Flood Watch issued October 16 at 10:03PM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Destination

Haysi, VA

Afternoon in Haysi on Saturday

Local time

12:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Rain Showers

NW 6 to 9 mph 98% chance Live forecast

Coastal Flood Watch

Coastal Flood Watch issued October 16 at 10:03PM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Coastal Flood Watch

Coastal Flood Watch issued October 16 at 10:03PM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

27m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a technical and engaging experience, as this route is entirely defined by its turn-heavy local road profile. You will navigate a series of winding paths, primarily using The Lake Road, Big Ridge Road, and Cowpath Road. With 0% of the drive on highways, you won't be dealing with high-speed, monotonous traffic. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 9.3 miles spent on The Lake Road, which serves as the core of your journey. Be prepared to stay alert behind the wheel, as the road's personality shifts constantly through these local corridors.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on The Lake Road.

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 early in the drive near SR 607 / Clintwood Main Street.

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 27m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 607 / Clintwood Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (SR 614 / Cowpath Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (VA 63 / Big Ridge Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,908 ft 1,263 ft

Total Climb

766 ft

Total Descent

1,275 ft

Highest Point

1,908 ft

~4.4 mi in

Elevation Range

645 ft

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Ledgend Coffee

Cafe

Near the end, right off the route

28min in 0 mi from route

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Pizza Factory

Restaurant

Near the end, right off the route

28min in 0 mi from route

Cuisine: pizza

Trailhead Country Kitchen

Restaurant

Near the end, right off the route

28min in 0.1 mi from route

Cuisine: american

Taco Bell

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Clintwood, VA

Cuisine: tex-mex

Visit website

Happy Juice

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Cuisine: juice

Pizza Hut Delivery

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Clintwood, VA

Cuisine: pizza

Visit website

La Casa Mexicana

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Cuisine: mexican

Ralph Stanley Museum and Traditional Mountain Music Center

Museum

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

VA

Visit website

Sleep Inn & Suites

Hotel

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour
Visit website

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in Clintwood, VA

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Arriving in Haysi, VA

Full guide →

Founded 1936

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

27m 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 9.3 miles on The Lake Road. 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: near the start (SR 607 / Clintwood Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (SR 614 / Cowpath Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (VA 63 / Big Ridge Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Haysi, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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