Road Information

Interstate 81 in Virginia    
Total Mileage in State: 324 miles
Northern End: At West Virginia state line
Southern End: At Tennessee state line
Mileage covered in Photos: 324 miles
Counties covered in Photos: Bristol (City), Washington, Smyth, Wythe, Pulaski, Montgomery, Roanoke, Salem (City), Roanoke (City), Botetourt, Rockbridge, Augusta, Rockingham, Harrisonburg (City), Rockingham, Shenandoah, Warren, Frederick
Major Junctions in Photos: I-381, in Bristol
I-77, in Wytheville
I-581, in Roanoke
I-64 West, in Lexington
I-64 East, in Staunton
I-66, in Middletown
US 17/US 50/US 522, in Winchester
Control Cities in Photos: Bristol, Abingdon, Wytheville, Salem, Roanoke, Lexington, Harrisonburg, Winchester

Northbound

Sections:
  • Section 1: Tennessee Border to Wytheville (Exit 70)
  • Section 2: Wytheville (Exit 70) to Christiansburg (Exit 118C)
  • Section 3: Christiansburg (Exit 118C) to Lexington (Exit 188B)
  • Section 4: Lexington (Exit 188B) to Harrisonburg (Exit 247B)
  • Section 5: Harrisonburg (Exit 247B) to West Virginia Border

Section 1: Tennessee Border to Wytheville (Exit 70)

   

Virginia welcome sign as Interstate 81 North crosses the state line from Tennessee. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Rest Area / Virginia Welcome Center on Interstate 81 North immediately after crossing the border. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take any of the first 4 exits on Interstate 81 North in Virginia to Bristol. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 1: US 58 West / US 421 - Bristol / Gate City (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North reassurance shield in Bristol. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

As this sign reads, radar detectors are illegal in the state of Virginia. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 1. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 3 to Bristol Motor Speedway. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

The speed limit on Interstate 81 North in Virginia starts out at 70 mph. This is the standard speed limit on most rural Interstate highways in Virginia. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Mileage sign on Interstate 81 North. It's 16 miles to Abingdon and 148 miles to Roanoke. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 2. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North approaching Exit 3 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 3: Interstate 381 South - Bristol (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Another Interstate 81 North reassurance shield in Bristol. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 5 to King University. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 5: US 11 / US 19 - Lee Highway (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 7: Old Airport Rd / To Bonham Rd (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North as it enters Washington County from the City of Bristol. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Northeast of Exit 7, Interstate 81 North is reduced from 3 lanes to 2 lanes. As a result, the commercial vehicle restriction prohibiting trucks in the left lane comes to an end. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Mileage sign at mile marker 8.3. It's 10 miles to Abingdon and 64 miles to Wytheville. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 10: US 11 / US 19 - Lee Highway (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 13 to Virginia Highlands Airport. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 13: SR 611 - Lee Highway (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Truck Rest Area on Interstate 81 North in Washington County. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take any of the next 3 exits to Abingdon. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 14 to Virginia Highlands Community College and Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 14: VA 140 / To US 19 - Abingdon (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 17 to Barter Theatre. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 17: US 58 Alternate / VA 75 - Abingdon / South Holston Dam (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Mileage sign on Interstate 81 North. It's 30 miles to Marion and 132 miles to Roanoke. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 19 to Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 19: US 11 / US 58 - Abingdon / Damascus (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 21. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 22: SR 704 - Enterprise Rd (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North reassurance shield at mile marker 23. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

The speed limit remains 70 mph. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 24: VA 80 - Meadowview (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 26 to Emory & Henry College. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 26: SR 737 - Emory (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 29 to Saltville. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 29: VA 91 - Damascus / Glade Spring (Photo taken 5/26/18).

View on Interstate 81 North at mile marker 31. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 32: US 11 - Chilhowie (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 34. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

At mile marker 34.2, Interstate 81 North enters Smyth County. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 35 to the Museum Of The Middle Appalachians. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 35: VA 107 - Chilhowie (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 39: US 11 / SR 645 - Seven Mile Ford (Photo taken 5/26/18).

These signs at mile marker 40.9 warn motorists to adjust their speed to weather conditions for the next 9 miles, as the road surface may be slippery when wet. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exits 44, 45, and 47 to Marion. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 44: US 11 - Marion (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 45 to Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Also take Exit 45 to Emory & Henry College School of Health Sciences and Grayson Highlands State Park. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 45: VA 16 - Marion (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 47 to Hungry Mother State Park. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 47: US 11 - Marion (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Mileage sign on Interstate 81 North. It's 23 miles to Wytheville and 101 miles to Roanoke. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 50: US 11 - Atkins (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 52. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 54 to Mountain Empire Airport. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Also take Exit 54 to the Settlers Museum of Southwest Virginia. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 54: SR 683 - Groseclose (Photo taken 5/26/18).

At mile marker 57.4, Interstate 81 North enters Wythe County. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 59. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 60: VA 90 - Rural Retreat (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Rest Area on Interstate 81 North in Wythe County. No trucks are allowed in this Rest Area, as it is rather small. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 64. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exits 67, 70, and 73 to Wytheville. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 67: US 11 - Wytheville (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 69. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 70 to Wytheville Community College. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 70: US 21 South / US 52 North - Wytheville (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Section 2: Wytheville (Exit 70) to Christiansburg (Exit 118C)

   

The junction of Interstate 77 North (Exit 72) is 1 1/2 miles ahead. From that point, Interstate 81 North and Interstate 77 South will run concurrently for about 9 miles to Exit 81, when I-77 South will depart to head due south toward Charlotte. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North approaching Exit 72 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 72: Interstate 77 North - Bluefield / Charleston, WV (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 73 to Wytheville Community College. As the Interstate 81 North / Interstate 77 South opposite-direction concurrency begins, note that during it the mileage and exit numbers will be based off the mileage of I-81. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North / Interstate 77 South at Exit 73: US 11 South - Wytheville (Photo taken 5/26/18).

During the Interstate 81 North / Interstate 77 South concurrency through the Wytheville area, the duplex maintains 3 lanes in each direction. Thus, commercial vehicles (except buses) are prohibited in the left lane. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

The speed limit remains 70 mph through the Wytheville area on Interstate 81 North / Interstate 77 South. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Mileage sign on Interstate 81 North / Interstate 77 South. It's 23 miles to Pulaski (I-81 North), 74 miles to Roanoke (I-81 North), and 143 miles to Charlotte (I-77 South). (Photo taken 5/26/18).

View on Interstate 81 North / Interstate 77 South in Wytheville. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North / Interstate 77 South at Exit 77: SR F042 / SR F043 - E Lee Hwy / Chapman Rd (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North / Interstate 77 South reassurance shields. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 80 to the Stephen F. Austin Birthplace Memorial. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North / Interstate 77 South at Exit 80: US 52 South / VA 121 North - Fort Chiswell / Max Meadows (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North / Interstate 77 South approaching Exit 81 - 1 1/4 miles. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 81 (Interstate 77 South) to Blue Ridge Parkway. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Also take Exit 81 (Interstate 77 South) to Hillsville and Galax. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North / Interstate 77 South at Exit 81: Interstate 77 South - Charlotte, NC (Photo taken 5/26/18).

The speed limit remains 70 mph on Interstate 81 North beyond the departure of Interstate 77 South. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 83. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 84: SR 619 - Grahams Forge (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 86: SR F044 / SR F045 - E Lee Hwy / Topaz Dr (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Entering Pulaski County on Interstate 81 North. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 88. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

All trucks to Pulaski should use Exit 94. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 89A: VA 100 South - Hillsville (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 89B: US 11 North - Pulaski (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Overhead mileage sign on Interstate 81 North. It's 22 miles to Radford, 27 miles to Christiansburg, and 58 miles to Roanoke. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 92: SR 658 - Draper (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 94A: Service Road (Photo taken 5/26/18).

The vertical clearance of the bridge Exit 94B will take you under is 13'8". (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 94B to New River Trail State Park. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 94B: VA 99 North - Pulaski (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 96. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 98 to the Pulaski County Tourist Info Center and New River Community College. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Also take Exit 98 to New River Valley Airport and Newbern. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 98: VA 100 North - Dublin / Pearisburg (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Another Interstate 81 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 101: SR 660 - Claytor Lake State Park (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 103. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 105 to the Glencoe Museum. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 105: VA 232 / SR 605 - Radford (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Mileage sign on Interstate 81 North. It's 11 miles to Christiansburg, 34 miles to Salem, and 43 miles to Roanoke. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Rest Area on Interstate 81 North in Montgomery County. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 109 to Radford University. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 109: VA 177 / SR 600 - Radford (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 111. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 114 to the Montgomery Museum and Art Center. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Also take Exit 114 to Blue Ridge Parkway. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Use Exits 114, 118B, and 118C to Christiansburg. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 114: VA 8 - Christiansburg / Floyd (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 116. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 118B to Virginia Tech University. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Use Exit 118C to Shawsville and Elliston. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exits 118A-B-C: US 11 / US 460 - Christiansburg / Blacksburg (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 118A: Parkway Drive (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 118B: US 11 / US 460 West - Christiansburg / Blacksburg (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 118C: US 11 / US 460 East / US 460 Business - Shawsville / Elliston (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Section 3: Christiansburg (Exit 118C) to Lexington (Exit 188B)

   

Northeast of Exit 118C, the speed limit decreases to 65 mph as Interstate 81 North prepares to travel down a long grade. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 121. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

View on Interstate 81 North at mile marker 123. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 124. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

View on Interstate 81 North at mile marker 127. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 128: SR 603 - Ironto (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Another Rest Area on Interstate 81 North in Montgomery County. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North reassurance shield at mile marker 129.7. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Entering Roanoke County on Interstate 81 North. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 132: SR 647 - Dixie Caverns (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Mileage sign at mile marker 133.3. It's 7 miles to Salem, 15 miles to Roanoke, and 182 miles to Winchester. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 134. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take any of the next 3 exits to Salem. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Entering the City of Salem, the speed limit decreases to 60 mph. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 137: VA 112 / SR 619 - Salem (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 140 to Roanoke College. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 140: VA 311 - Salem / New Castle (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 141 to American National University and the Veterans Hospital. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Also take Exit 141 to the Salem Civic Center and Tourist Info Center. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 141: VA 419 - Salem (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 143 to the Conference Center and Center in the Square. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North approaching Exit 143 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 143 to Blue Ridge Parkway and the Virginia Museum of Transportation. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Also take Exit 143 to Virginia Western Community College and the Roanoke Valley Tourist Info Center. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 143: Interstate 581 South / US 220 South - Airport / Roanoke (Photo taken 5/26/18).

The speed limit remains 60 mph through the Roanoke area. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Mileage sign on Interstate 81 North. It's 22 miles to Buchanan, 47 miles to Lexington, and 171 miles to Winchester. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 145. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 146 to Hollins University. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 146: VA 115 - Hollins / Cloverdale (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North entering Botetourt County. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Weigh Station on Interstate 81 North in Botetourt County. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 150B to Fincastle and Lynchburg. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Also take Exit 150B to the National D-Day Memorial. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 150A: US 11 South - Cloverdale (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 150B: US 11 / US 220 North / To US 220 Alternate - Troutville / Fincastle (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Beyond Exit 150B, the standard rural speed limit of 70 mph resumes. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 154. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 156: SR 640 / To US 11 (Photo taken 5/26/18).

At mile marker 157.9, Interstate 81 North enters the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 159. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 162 to the Blue Ridge Parkway via VA 43. Tractor trailers are prohibited on VA 43 South, and the route is also not recommended for RVs or any vehicles towing trailers. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 162: US 11 - Buchanan (Photo taken 5/26/18).

View on Interstate 81 North at mile marker 163. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 166. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 168: SR 614 - Arcadia (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Mileage sign on Interstate 81 North. It's 9 miles to Natural Bridge, 23 miles to Lexington, and 147 miles to Winchester. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 170. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

View on Interstate 81 North at mile marker 172. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Entering Rockbridge County on Interstate 81 North at mile marker 173.9. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North approaching Exit 175 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 175 to Natural Bridge State Park. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Also take Exit 175 to Cave Mountain Lake National Forest. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 175: US 11 North - Natural Bridge / Glasgow (Photo taken 5/26/18).

The speed limit remains 70 mph. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 178. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 180: US 11 - Natural Bridge (Photo taken 5/26/18).

View on Interstate 81 North at mile marker 183. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 186. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 188B to the Stonewall Jackson House and George C. Marshall Museum. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exits 188B and 191 to Lexington. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 188A to Southern Virginia University. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Also take Exit 188A to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Buena Vista Region Tourist Info Center. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

On US 60 West via Exit 188B, there is a low vertical clearance of 13'10". (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Use Exit 188B to Washington & Lee University and the Virginia Military Institute. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 188A: US 60 East - Buena Vista (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 188B: US 60 West - Lexington (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Section 4: Lexington (Exit 188B) to Harrisonburg (Exit 247B)

   

Interstate 81 North approaching Exit 191 - 1 1/2 miles on the left. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 190. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Take Exit 191 (Interstate 64 West) to the Virginia Horse Center. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Use Interstate 64 West via Exit 191 to get to Lexington, Clifton Forge, and Covington. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 191: Interstate 64 West - Charleston (Photo taken 5/26/18).

View of the ramp to Interstate 64 West at Exit 191. For the next 30 miles, Interstate 81 North and Interstate 64 East will run concurrently. During the concurrency, the mileage and exit numbers will remain based on the mileage of Interstate 81. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North / Interstate 64 East at mile marker 193. (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Interstate 81 North / Interstate 64 East at Exit 195: US 11 - Lee Highway (Photo taken 5/26/18).

Dual Interstate 81 North / Interstate 64 East reassurance shields. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

The speed limit remains 70 mph. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Mileage sign on Interstate 81 North / Interstate 64 East. It's 30 miles to Staunton, 120 miles to Winchester, and 130 miles to Richmond. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North / Interstate 64 East at mile marker 197. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North / Interstate 64 East at mile marker 199. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North / Interstate 64 East at Exit 200: SR 710 - Fairfield (Photo taken 5/27/18).

This sign states that driving faster than 80 mph is considered reckless driving, and will result in higher penalties. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North / Interstate 64 East at mile marker 203. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North / Interstate 64 East at Exit 205: SR 606 - Raphine / Steeles Tavern (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North as it enters Augusta County. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Another set of Interstate 81 North / Interstate 64 East reassurance shields. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North / Interstate 64 East at mile marker 208. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North / Interstate 64 East at mile marker 210. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

View on Interstate 81 North / Interstate 64 East at mile marker 211. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North / Interstate 64 East at Exit 213: US 11 / US 340 - Greenville (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North / Interstate 64 East at mile marker 216. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North / Interstate 64 East at Exit 217: SR 654 - Mint Spring / Stuarts Draft (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Nearing the Staunton area, the speed limit decreases to 65 mph on Interstate 81 North / Interstate 64 East. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Take Exit 221 to Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Drive, and Blue Ridge Parkway. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North / Interstate 64 East at Exit 220: VA 262 / To US 11 - Staunton (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North / Interstate 64 East approaching Exit 221 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Take Exit 222 to the Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia and Staunton Historic Districts. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Use Exit 222 to get to Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind as well as Mary Baldwin College. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Take Exit 221 (Interstate 64 East) to Waynesboro and Charlottesville. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North / Interstate 64 East at Exit 221: Interstate 64 East - Richmond (Photo taken 5/27/18).

View of the ramp to Interstate 64 East at Exit 221. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Take Exit 222 to the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum as well as the American Shakespeare Center. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 222: US 250 - Staunton / Fishersville (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Mileage sign on Interstate 81 North. It's 25 miles to Harrisonburg, 74 miles to Strasburg, and 92 miles to Winchester. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Take Exit 225 to Monterey. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Approaching Exit 225, the speed limit increases to 70 mph once again. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 225: VA 262 - Woodrow Wilson Parkway (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Take Exit 227 to the Augusta Military Academy Museum. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 227: SR 612 - Verona (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 229. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Rest Area on Interstate 81 North in Augusta County. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Take Exit 235 to Grand Caverns. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Also take Exit 235 to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Use Exit 235 to get to Blue Ridge Community College. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 235: VA 256 - Weyers Cave / Grottoes (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Mileage sign on Interstate 81 North. It's 13 miles to Harrisonburg, 62 miles to Strasburg, and 80 miles to Winchester. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North as it enters Rockingham County. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 238. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Take Exit 240 to Bridgewater College. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 240: VA 257 / SR 682 - Mt Crawford / Bridgewater (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Take any of the next 4 exits to Harrisonburg. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

The speed limit decreases to 60 mph as Interstate 81 North enters the Harrisonburg area. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 243: US 11 - Harrisonburg (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Mileage sign on Interstate 81 North. It's 21 miles to New Market, 54 miles to Strasburg, and 72 miles to Winchester. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Take Exit 245 to Historic Downtown Harrisonburg. Take Exit 247A to the JMU Convocation Center. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Take Exit 245 to James Madison University. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 245: VA 253 - Port Republic Rd (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Take Exit 247A to American National University. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Use Exit 247B to get to Eastern Mennonite University. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 247A: US 33 East - Elkton (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 247B: US 33 West - Harrisonburg (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Section 5: Harrisonburg (Exit 247B) to West Virginia Border

   

At mile marker 248, the speed limit increases to 70 mph once again. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North as it leaves the City of Harrisonburg and re-enters Rockingham County. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 250. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 251: US 11 - Harrisonburg (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Mileage sign on Interstate 81 North. It's 13 miles to New Market, 46 miles to Strasburg, and 64 miles to Winchester. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 255. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Take Exit 257 to Endless Caverns. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 257: US 11 / VA 259 - Mauzy / Broadway / Timberville (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 261. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Rest Area on Interstate 81 North in Rockingham County. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Take Exit 264 to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Also take Exit 264 to New Market Historic District. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North as it enters Shenandoah County. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Use Exit 264 to get to Luray Caverns. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Also take Exit 264 to New Market Battlefield and the Virginia Museum of the Civil War. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 264: US 211 - New Market / Timberville / Luray (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 266. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Take Exit 269 to Shenandoah Caverns. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 269: SR 730 / To US 11 - Shenandoah Caverns / Mt Jackson (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North approaching Exit 273 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Take Exit 273 to Mt. Jackson Historic District. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 273: VA 292 / SR 703 - Mt Jackson / Basye (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 277: SR 614 - Bowmans Crossing (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Take Exit 279 to Edinburg Mill. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 279: VA 185 / SR 675 - Edinburg (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 281. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Take Exit 283 to Massanutten Military Academy. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 283: VA 42 - Woodstock (Photo taken 5/27/18).

View on Interstate 81 North at mile marker 286. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 289. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 291: SR 651 - Toms Brook (Photo taken 5/27/18).

View on Interstate 81 North at mile marker 294. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Take Exits 296 and 298 to Strasburg. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Entering the Strasburg area, the speed limit decreases to 65 mph. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 296: US 48 / VA 55 - Strasburg (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Take Exit 298 to Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park as well as the Strasburg Tourist Info Center. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 298: US 11 - Strasburg (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North entering Warren County. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Mileage sign on Interstate 81 North. It's 17 miles to Winchester, 38 miles to Martinsburg, and 60 miles to Hagerstown. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Take Exit 300 (Interstate 66 East) to Virginia Inland Port. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North approaching Exit 300 - 3/4 mile. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Take Exit 300 (Interstate 66 East) to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 300: Interstate 66 East - Front Royal / Washington (Photo taken 5/27/18).

As Interstate 81 North prepares to pass under the ramps to and from Interstate 66, it enters Frederick County. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Take Exit 302 to Lord Fairfax Community College. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

At mile marker 301.7, the speed limit increases to 70 mph once again. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Also take Exit 302 to Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 302: SR 627 - Middletown (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Another mileage sign at mile marker 303.2. It's 13 miles to Winchester, 34 miles to Martinsburg, and 56 miles to Hagerstown. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Weigh Station on Interstate 81 North in Frederick County. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 304. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 307: VA 277 / To US 340 - Stephens City (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Take any of the next 3 exits to Winchester. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Take Exit 310 to the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 309. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Also take Exit 310 to US 11 and SR 642 toward Kernstown and Winchester. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 310: VA 37 North / To US 50 West / To US 522 North - Romney / Berkeley Springs (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Take Exit 313 to Winchester Regional Airport. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Also take Exit 313 to Washington's Office and Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Take Exit 313 to Shenandoah University as well. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

This sign warns that thru tractor trailers are prohibited on US 17 from US 50 to Interstate 66. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 313: US 17 / US 50 / US 522 - Winchester (Photo taken 5/27/18).

The speed limit remains 70 mph through the Winchester area. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 315: VA 7 - Winchester / Berryville (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 317: US 11 / To VA 37 / To US 522 North / To US 50 West - Winchester / Stephenson (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

View on Interstate 81 North at mile marker 319. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 321: SR 672 - Clearbrook / Brucetown (Photo taken 5/27/18).

One final mileage sign on Interstate 81 North. It's 15 miles to Martinsburg, 37 miles to Hagerstown, and 108 miles to Harrisburg. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at mile marker 323. (Photo taken 5/27/18).

Interstate 81 North at Exit 323: SR 669 / To US 11 - Whitehall. The West Virginia border lies just beyond this exit. (Photo taken 5/27/18).