Origin
Pearisburg, VA
Late night in Pearisburg on Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pearisburg, VA to Roanoke, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
56.4 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pearisburg, VA
Ylanite Koppens
Roanoke, VA
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Trip Overview
Pearisburg, VA to Roanoke, VA is 56.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via Virginia Avenue and Mount Tabor Road, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, traveling between two points in Virginia. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive with a relatively low percentage of highway time. Given the short distance and duration, this route is best suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace and potential detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Avenue | 13.5 mi | 17m |
| Mount Tabor Road | 9.1 mi | 15m |
| Catawba Valley Drive | 9 mi | 12m |
| Newport Road | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| I 581 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Pandapas Pond Road | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Wenonah Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| I 81 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Virginia Avenue
— 13.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearisburg, VA and Roanoke, VA.
1
Start on Montgomery Street
329 ft
·
19 sec
·
Montgomery Street
2
Turn left onto Wenonah Avenue
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Wenonah Avenue
3
Take the ramp onto US 460 BUS
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 460 BUS
Toward US 460 East
4
Merge onto US 460
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Virginia Avenue
5
Continue on US 460
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Pandapas Pond Road
6
Turn left onto SR 649
392 ft
·
8 sec
·
Coal Bank Hollow Road
7
Continue on SR 649
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Coal Bank Hollow Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto SR 624
9.1 mi
·
15 min
·
Mount Tabor Road
9
Continue on SR 624
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Newport Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto VA 311
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Catawba Valley Drive
11
Enter roundabout onto VA 419
163 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Electric Road
12
Continue on VA 419
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Electric Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto I 81
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 143
Toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 581; US 220
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I 581; US 220
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit onto US 220 BUS
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 220 BUS
Toward US 11 South, US 220 Business South: Downtown
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 220 BUS
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 220 BUS
19
Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Salem Avenue Southeast
20
Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
477 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Jefferson Street
21
Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest
379 ft
·
22 sec
·
Kirk Avenue Southwest
22
Turn left
115 ft
·
13 sec
23
Turn left
132 ft
·
9 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.2 miles from Pearisburg, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 47.6 and 56.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
47.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit 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 straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 143
Toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke
5
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m 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
56.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
South Jefferson Street
Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
5
56.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
Kirk Avenue Southwest
Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.82 one way
$17.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.64 | $19.29 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.44 | $20.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.90 | $3.61 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Roanoke, VA
Late night in Roanoke on Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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
1h 25m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This journey is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 14% of the route utilizing highways. You'll navigate through sections like Virginia Avenue, Mount Tabor Road, and Catawba Valley Drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.5 miles on Virginia Avenue. This suggests a driving experience that involves frequent turns and changes in scenery rather than long, monotonous highway stretches. Be prepared for a more engaging, potentially slower-paced drive as you transition between different local roads.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.5 mi on Virginia Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 47.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.4 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 47.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 49.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.6 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 1h 25m. Total distance: 56.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.5 miles on Virginia Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Roanoke, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 47.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 49.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.6 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. 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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