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Trip from Edinburg, VA to Roanoke, VA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
142.5 mi
229 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
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6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edinburg, VA
Clément Proust
Roanoke, VA
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Trip Overview
Edinburg, VA to Roanoke, VA is 142.5 miles and takes about 2h 40m via I 81, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Southeast region, primarily in Virginia. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's ideal for a single day of travel. You'll find it to be a practical way to cover ground between these two points, with most of your mileage on the interstate.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.3 miles from Edinburg, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 133.4 mi | 2h 25m |
| US 220 | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Old Valley Pike | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Middle Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 220 BUS | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Salem Avenue Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Jefferson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 133.4 mi, about 2h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edinburg, VA and Roanoke, VA.
1
Start on US 11; SR 675
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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South Main Street
2
Continue on US 11
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Valley Pike
3
Turn right onto SR 614
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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South Middle Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
5
Merge onto I 81
86 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
I 81
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
48 mi
·
52 min
·
I 81
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit onto US 220
5.9 mi
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8 min
·
US 220
Exit 143
Toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke
Use the slight left lane.
8
Take the exit onto US 220 BUS
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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US 220 BUS
Toward US 11 South, US 220 Business South: Downtown
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 220 BUS
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
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US 220 BUS
10
Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Salem Avenue Southeast
11
Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
477 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Jefferson Street
12
Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest
379 ft
·
22 sec
·
Kirk Avenue Southwest
13
Turn left
115 ft
·
13 sec
14
Turn left
132 ft
·
9 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 40 minutes, this trip is easily accomplished in a single day. You can depart Edinburg, VA anytime in the morning or early afternoon and still arrive in Roanoke, VA with plenty of daylight remaining. With only one recommended stop, consider making it a brief fuel or restroom break midway. The majority of this route is on I 81, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge as exits can be spaced out on this stretch.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.3 miles from Edinburg, VA, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 133.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 31 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.3 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roanoke, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Edinburg, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Edinburg, VA
This is one driving day of about 142.5 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Edinburg, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 133.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.3 miles from Edinburg, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 133.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Mount Sidney Safety Rest Area North
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Mount Sidney Safety Rest Area South
0 mi from route
Rest Area
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Rest Area
0 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.1 mi from route
Fairfield Safety Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
ONE9 Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
Harrisonburg Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 88.2 and 142.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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88.2 mi into trip
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~1h 37m in
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I 81
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
135.8 mi into trip
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~2h 30m in
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US 220
Take the exit onto US 220 toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 143
Toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke
5
141.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 38m in
|
US 220 BUS
Take the exit onto US 220 BUS toward US 11 South, US 220 Business South: Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 11 South, US 220 Business South: Down...
5
142.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m in
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South Jefferson Street
Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
5
142.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m in
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Kirk Avenue Southwest
Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.28 one way
$44.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $24.37 | $48.73 |
| premium | $4.70 | $26.37 | $52.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.46 | $62.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.96 | $6.84 |
| Efficient EV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.47 | $5.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57 | 0 | $19.95 | $9.12 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Edinburg, VA
Morning in Edinburg on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Roanoke, VA
Morning in Roanoke on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Booker T Washington National Monument
National Monument
Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 142.5
View on nps.gov
Shenandoah National Park
National Park
Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows. With over...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
$30
near mile 14.7
View on nps.gov
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley has a long and rich heritage that still inspires today. Native Americans first shaped the land, followed by colonists and settlers. The fertile valley became an important...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 98% of the 142.5 miles on high-speed roads like I 81. You'll experience a longest stretch of 133.4 miles on I 81, meaning minimal turns for a significant portion of your travel. Expect to transition to surface roads for the final 2.5 miles or so as you approach your destination.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 133.4 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and US 220. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 88.2 miles in near I 81.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 40m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 88.2 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 135.8 miles (US 220): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 141.7 miles (US 220 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 142.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 133.4 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 17 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 88.2 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 135.8 miles (US 220): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 141.7 miles (US 220 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Booker T Washington National Monument, Shenandoah National Park and Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Roanoke, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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