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Highway 220: Covington to Hot Springs, Allegheny Highlands, Virginia
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Highway 220: Covington to Hot Springs

US 220, Sheep Meadow Road · Covington → Hot Springs

Twisty18.3 mi30 min2,500 ft climbHigh point ≈ 2,600 ftOne way
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The drive

US 220 heads north from Covington up the Jackson River valley, a two-lane road through ridge-and-valley country, past farms and forest. It climbs about 18 miles to Hot Springs, where the road is called Sam Snead Highway and the Homestead resort sits at the end.

The route is steady mountain curves and short.

US 220 here follows the Jackson River for a while, then crosses ridges into new valleys.

Along the way

  1. Covington
  2. Hot Springs (Sam Snead Highway)
Elevation
2,500 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 2,600 ft
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Curves
Mostly moderate, with one twisty stretch
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GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • It is a two-lane road with trucks and local traffic.
  • Check VDOT 511 for current road status.
  • Plan fuel before you start.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Virginia 511 (VDOT).

Questions about this drive

How long is US 220 from Covington to Hot Springs?

It is 18.3 miles and takes about 32 minutes.

Is US 220 a two-lane road?

Yes. US 220 is a two-lane road for the rest of its route from Covington to West Virginia.

What is at the end of the drive?

The drive ends in Hot Springs on Sam Snead Highway, near the Homestead resort.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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