Origin
Roanoke, VA
Late night in Roanoke on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roanoke, VA to Blackstone, 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 54m
Distance
130.8 mi
211 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 43m
★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roanoke, VA
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Blackstone, VA
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Trip Overview
Roanoke to Blackstone is 130.8 miles and takes about 2 hours 54 minutes via US 460, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Virginia's Southeast region, offering a straightforward drive. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, it's well-suited for a single-day excursion. You'll likely find it a practical route for getting from point A to point B without extensive detours.
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
65.4 miles from Roanoke, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 460 | 101.7 mi | 2h 9m |
| West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike | 14.6 mi | 18m |
| Blue Ridge Boulevard | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Orange Avenue Northeast | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Challenger Avenue Northeast | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North West Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Kimball Avenue Northeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 460
— 101.7 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke, VA and Blackstone, VA.
1
Start on this road
285 ft
·
26 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
1st Street Southwest
3
Turn sharp left onto US 221; US 220 BUS
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Franklin Road Southwest
4
Turn left onto US 221; US 220 BUS; VA 116
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Williamson Road Southeast
5
Continue on US 11; US 221; US 220 BUS; VA 116
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Williamson Road Northeast
6
Turn right onto Kimball Avenue Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kimball Avenue Northeast
7
Turn right onto US 221; US 460; US 220 Alt
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Orange Avenue Northeast
8
Continue on US 221; US 460; US 220 Alternate
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Challenger Avenue Northeast
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 221; US 460
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Blue Ridge Boulevard
10
Continue on US 221; US 460
15 mi
·
18 min
·
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
11
Continue on US 221; US 460
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Blue Ridge Avenue
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 460
89 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
·
US 460
Toward US 460 East
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 460
13 mi
·
17 min
·
US 460
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward SR 606: Blackstone
15
Turn right onto SR 606
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North West Avenue
16
Turn left onto SR 693
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Barco Road
17
Turn right onto US 460 Business
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
18
Turn left onto East Broad Street
70 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Broad Street
19
Arrive at destination
East Broad Street
Trip Plan
For this 2 hour 54 minute drive, departing mid-morning should give you plenty of time to reach Blackstone with a comfortable buffer. Since the total distance is just over 130 miles, you can easily complete this trip in one day without needing an overnight stop. The longest continuous stretch is over 100 miles on US 460, so plan for your fuel needs before embarking on that segment. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in choosing where and when to stretch your legs.
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 65.4 miles from Roanoke, VA, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.7 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 29 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.4 miles or 1h 28m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blackstone, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Roanoke, 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 Roanoke, VA
This is one driving day of about 130.8 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Roanoke, 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 US 460 for about 101.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.4 miles from Roanoke, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 460 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.7 miles.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 27 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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1st Street Southwest
Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 221; US 220 BUS / Franklin Road Southwest
Turn sharp left onto US 221; US 220 BUS / Franklin Road Southwest
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 221; US 220 BUS; VA 116 / Williamson Road Southeast
Turn left onto US 221; US 220 BUS; VA 116 / Williamson Road Southeast
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 221; US 460; US 220 Alt / Orange Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto US 221; US 460; US 220 Alt / Orange Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
7
27 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 460
Keep slight right at fork onto US 460 toward US 460 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 460 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.45 one way
$40.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $22.36 | $44.73 |
| premium | $4.70 | $24.21 | $48.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.88 | $57.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.02
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
(14.6 mi)
$1.02
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.2 | 0 | $13.73 | $6.28 |
| Efficient EV | 32.7 | 0 | $11.45 | $5.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.3 | 0 | $18.31 | $8.37 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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
Blackstone, VA
Late night in Blackstone on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
3 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 54m 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 route is predominantly highway driving, with 89% of the 130.8 miles on major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 101.7 miles on US 460, indicating sustained highway cruising. The transition to more surface roads will occur later in the drive, offering a change in scenery and potentially more local traffic as you approach your destination.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 101.7 mi on US 460.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 460 and West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 1st Street Southwest.
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 54m 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 0.1 miles (1st Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 221; US 220 BUS / Franklin Road Southwest): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.4 miles (US 221; US 220 BUS; VA 116 / Williamson Road Southeast): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 130.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 101.7 miles on US 460. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.02 in tolls one way, starting with West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 0.1 miles (1st Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 221; US 220 BUS / Franklin Road Southwest): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.4 miles (US 221; US 220 BUS; VA 116 / Williamson Road Southeast): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Blackstone, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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