Roanoke, VA Road Trips

Roanoke, VA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 30 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 137 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Roanoke, VA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

independent city in Virginia, United States

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Trip Routes

89

Longest Drive

247.5 mi

Portsmouth, VA

Quickest Drive

19m

Cloverdale, VA

Plan Around Roanoke, VA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Roanoke, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Portsmouth, VA to Roanoke, VA 247.5 mi · 5h 20m Alexandria, VA to Roanoke, VA 244.2 mi · 4h 39m Rose Hill, VA to Roanoke, VA 240.8 mi · 4h 34m Williamsburg, VA to Roanoke, VA 239.6 mi · 4h 28m

Continue From Roanoke, VA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Roanoke, VA to Fort Hunt, VA 247.3 mi · 4h 43m Roanoke, VA to Independent Hill, VA 222.8 mi · 4h 12m Roanoke, VA to Yorkshire, VA 219.3 mi · 4h 7m Roanoke, VA to Bowling Green, VA 215.7 mi · 4h 5m

Trips from Roanoke, VA

Roanoke, VA to Fort Hunt, VA

247.3 mi 4h 43m

Roanoke, VA to Independent Hill, VA

222.8 mi 4h 12m

Roanoke, VA to Yorkshire, VA

219.3 mi 4h 7m

Roanoke, VA to Bowling Green, VA

215.7 mi 4h 5m

Roanoke, VA to Loch Lomond, VA

214.3 mi 4h 3m

Roanoke, VA to King George, VA

207.9 mi 4h 19m

Roanoke, VA to Central Garage, VA

206.8 mi 3h 57m

Roanoke, VA to Aquia Harbour, VA

196.6 mi 4h 10m

Roanoke, VA to Stafford, VA

193.1 mi 4h 5m

Roanoke, VA to Petersburg, VA

179.4 mi 3h 21m

Roanoke, VA to Bellwood, VA

161 mi 3h 33m

Roanoke, VA to Orange County, VA

153.5 mi 3h 9m

Roanoke, VA to Brightwood, VA

150.5 mi 3h 2m

Roanoke, VA to Bracey, VA

150.2 mi 3h 37m

Roanoke, VA to Woodstock, VA

148.1 mi 2h 48m

Roanoke, VA to Basye, VA

146.3 mi 2h 53m

Roanoke, VA to Edinburg, VA

142.7 mi 2h 41m

Roanoke, VA to New Market, VA

128.4 mi 2h 25m

Driving from Roanoke, VA

The typical drive from Roanoke, VA covers about 137 miles and takes around 2h 46m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 247 miles (4h 43m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Roanoke, VA include Fort Hunt, VA (247.3 mi, 4h 43m), Independent Hill, VA (222.8 mi, 4h 12m), Yorkshire, VA (219.3 mi, 4h 7m), Bowling Green, VA (215.7 mi, 4h 5m), and Loch Lomond, VA (214.3 mi, 4h 3m). 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 137-mile trip from Roanoke, VA, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 30 mapped routes leaving Roanoke, VA and 60 routes heading into Roanoke, VA, covering 90 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 247 miles.

The longest mapped route from Roanoke, VA covers 247 miles and takes approximately 4h 43m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.

The average route from Roanoke, VA runs about 137 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 46m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 137-mile trip from Roanoke, VA costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Roanoke, VA include Fort Hunt, VA, Independent Hill, VA, Yorkshire, VA and Bowling Green, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.