Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 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
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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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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Clintwood, VA and Haysi, VA.
Start on Skeens Avenue
Turn right onto SR 607
Continue on SR 607
Turn left onto SR 614
Continue on SR 614
At end of road, turn left onto VA 63
At end of road, turn right onto VA 63
Turn left
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn right onto SR 607 / Clintwood Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SR 614 / Cowpath Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto VA 63 / Big Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto VA 63 / Haysi Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.29 one way
$4.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.12 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| premium | $4.49 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Clintwood on Sunday
Local time
3:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Patchy Fog
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 5 at 10:40PM EDT until July 6 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Destination
Late night in Haysi on Sunday
Local time
3:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Patchy Fog
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 5 at 10:40PM EDT until July 6 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
766 ft
Total Descent
1,275 ft
Highest Point
1,908 ft
~4.4 mi in
Elevation Range
645 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Cuisine: pizza
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Cuisine: american
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Clintwood, VA
Cuisine: tex-mex
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: juice
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Clintwood, VA
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: mexican
Museum
Near the start, right off the route
VA
Visit websiteHotel
Near the start, right off the route
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1936
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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