Origin
Clintwood, VA
Afternoon in Clintwood on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clintwood, VA to Haysi, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Clintwood, VA
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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 55 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
$2.42 one way
$4.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 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.
Destination
Haysi, VA
Afternoon in Haysi on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
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
17 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
27m 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?
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.
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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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