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Trip from Coeburn, VA to Roda, VA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

52m

Distance

26.6 mi

43 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m

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

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Downtown Coeburn, VA, VA

Coeburn, VA

Vladislav Nahorny

Downtown Roda, VA, VA

Roda, VA

Andrew Schwark

Trip Overview

Coeburn to Roda is 26.6 miles and takes about 52 minutes via Kent Junction Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Virginia. Given its brief duration and local road focus, this drive is best suited for a relaxed, same-day excursion. You won't encounter major highways, making it a straightforward journey through the local landscape. Plan for a simple, direct trip without the need for extensive overnight planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Kent Junction Road 7.8 mi 11m
Norton Coeburn Road 6.5 mi 9m
Roda Road 3 mi 11m
Kentucky Avenue Southwest 3 mi 5m
West Main Street 2.8 mi 6m
Main Avenue Southwest 1.1 mi 2m
East Main Street 1 mi 1m
Front Street East 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Kent Junction Road — 7.8 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coeburn, VA and Roda, VA.

1

Start on this road

86 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto 2nd Street Northeast

0.2 mi · 33 sec · 2nd Street Northeast
3

Turn straight onto VA 72; VA 158

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Front Street East
4

Take the ramp

324 ft · 9 sec
Toward US 58 Alternate West
5

Merge onto US 58 ALT

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bull Run Road
6

Continue on US 58 ALT

6.5 mi · 9 min · Norton Coeburn Road
7

Turn left onto VA 74

3.0 mi · 5 min · Kentucky Avenue Southwest
Use the left lane.
8

Turn right onto US 58 Alternate Business

0.1 mi · 24 sec · 11th Street Southwest
9

Turn left onto Main Avenue Southwest

1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Avenue Southwest
10

Turn right onto SR 621

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Junction Road
11

Turn left onto US 23 BUS

7.8 mi · 11 min · Kent Junction Road
12

Continue on US 23 BUS

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
13

Continue on VA 78

2.8 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
14

Turn left onto SR 685

1.4 mi · 5 min · Roda Road
15

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 685

1.6 mi · 6 min · Roda Road
16

Arrive at destination

SR 685

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 2nd Street Northeast

Turn left onto 2nd Street Northeast

Navigation decision point

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 58 ALT / Bull Run Road

Merge onto US 58 ALT / Bull Run Road

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
7.5 mi into trip | ~11m in | VA 74 / Kentucky Avenue Southwest

Turn left onto VA 74 / Kentucky Avenue Southwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
11.8 mi into trip | ~19m in | SR 621 / Junction Road

Turn right onto SR 621 / Junction Road

Navigation decision point

4
25 mi into trip | ~45m in | SR 685 / Roda Road

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 685 / Roda Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.93 one way

$7.85 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.12 $4.32 $8.63
premium $4.49 $4.70 $9.41
diesel $4.80 $5.02 $10.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8 0 $2.79 $1.28
Efficient EV 6.7 0 $2.33 $1.06
EV Truck/SUV 10.6 0 $3.72 $1.70

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Coeburn, VA

Late night in Coeburn on Sunday

Local time

5:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Sunny

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 11:06AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 8:24AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Destination

Roda, VA

Late night in Roda on Sunday

Local time

5:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Sunny

0 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 11:06AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 8:24AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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

52m 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?

This route is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway mileage to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.8 miles on Kent Junction Road. Expect a dynamic driving experience with frequent turns and changes in direction as you navigate secondary roads. The journey feels very much like a local's drive, winding through the immediate surroundings without prolonged periods on high-speed thoroughfares. You'll be engaged with the road itself for the entire 52-minute duration.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on Kent Junction Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 2nd Street Northeast.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (2nd Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 58 ALT / Bull Run Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7.5 miles (VA 74 / Kentucky Avenue Southwest): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

2,128 ft 1,640 ft

Total Climb

572 ft

Total Descent

553 ft

Highest Point

2,128 ft

~9.5 mi in

Elevation Range

488 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Coeburn, VA

Full guide →

Arriving in Roda, VA

Full guide →

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 52m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on Kent Junction 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 (2nd Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 58 ALT / Bull Run Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7.5 miles (VA 74 / Kentucky Avenue Southwest): Lane positioning matters here.

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

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