Wytheville, VA Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Wytheville, VA is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 332 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Wytheville, VA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
349.4 mi
Portsmouth, VA
Quickest Drive
5h 36m
Arlington, VA
Plan Around Wytheville, VA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Wytheville, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Wytheville, VA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Wytheville, VA
Driving from Wytheville, VA
On average, trips departing from Wytheville, VA run 332 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 14m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 349 miles (6h 36m), while the shortest is just 300 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Wytheville, VA most often head toward Chesapeake, VA (349.3 mi, 6h 36m), Norfolk, VA (345.1 mi, 6h 31m), and Arlington, VA (300.3 mi, 5h 36m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in VA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 332-mile trip from Wytheville, VA, budget about $52 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Wytheville, VA and 3 routes heading into Wytheville, VA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 300 to 349 miles.
The longest mapped route from Wytheville, VA covers 349 miles and takes approximately 6h 36m. Shorter options start at just 300 miles.
The average route from Wytheville, VA runs about 332 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 14m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 332-mile trip from Wytheville, VA costs roughly $52 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Wytheville, VA include Chesapeake, VA, Norfolk, VA and Arlington, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Wytheville, VA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
8,224
Median Income
$43,283
Median Home Value
$193,000
Median Age
45.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Wytheville, VA
A sampling of people born in Wytheville, VA.
Edith Bolling Galt Wilson
1872–1961
First Lady of the United States from 1915 to 1921
Elbert Lee Trinkle
1876–1939
American politician (1876-1939)
Henry Carter Stuart
1855–1933
American politician (1855-1933)
Roderick R. Butler
1827–1902
American politician (1827-1902)
David French Boyd
1834–1899
Confederate Army officer
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Wytheville, VA.
Loretto
historic house in Virginia, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q1375266), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Wytheville, VA
Wytheville is a city in Southwest Virginia.
1 Comfort Inn, 2594 East Lee Hwy, ☏ +1 276 637-4281. 2 Comfort Inn, 315 Holston Rd, ☏ +1 276 228-4488. 3 Comfort Suites, 695 Peppers Ferry Rd, ☏ +1 276 228-1234. 4 Econo Lodge, 280 Lithia Rd, ☏ +1 276 228-5525. 5 Quality Inn & Suites, 2015 E Main St, ☏ +1 276 228-4241. 6 Ramada Wytheville, 955 Peppers Ferry Rd., ☏ +1 276 228-6000. 7 Sleep Inn, 135 Nye Circle, ☏ +1 276 625-0667. 8 Super 8, 130 Nye Circle (I-77 exit 41), ☏ +1 276 228-6620. Low cost no frills hotel offering a continental breakfast and free wifi.
Wytheville is located at the intersection of two interstate highways. I-77 and I-81 provide access from the neighboring states of North Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia. I-81 also connects Wytheville to the larger metro areas of Northern Virginia. 1 Greyhound, 926 Max Meadows Rd.
Travel tips adapted from Wytheville on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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