Trip from Roanoke, VA to Bracey, VA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 37m

Distance

150.2 mi

242 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 25m ★

6 AM

3h 38m

8 AM

4h 3m

10 AM

3h 46m

12 PM

3h 44m

3 PM

3h 48m

5 PM

4h 1m

8 PM

3h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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independent city in Virginia, United States

Roanoke, VA

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Bracey, VA

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Trip Overview

This 150.2-mile drive from Roanoke, VA to Bracey, VA, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 37 minutes. You'll primarily travel on roads like Clarksville Bypass, Bill Tuck Highway, and Halifax Road, with about 31% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $23, and you'll encounter one designated stop point along the way. Given the relatively short duration and distance, this route is well-suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing to break up the journey overnight. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region.

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

75.1 miles from Roanoke, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Clarksville Bypass	22.9 mi	29m
Bill Tuck Highway	18.1 mi	22m
Halifax Road	16.4 mi	23m
Old Franklin Turnpike	15.6 mi	21m
West Gretna Road	13.5 mi	18m
VA 116	13.5 mi	20m
Chatham Road	12.9 mi	19m
US 29	9.8 mi	11m

Longest stretch: Clarksville Bypass — 22.9 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke, VA and Bracey, VA.

Start on this road

285 ft · 26 sec · this road

Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest

0.1 mi · 34 sec · 1st Street Southwest

Turn sharp left onto US 221; US 220 BUS

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Franklin Road Southwest

Turn right onto VA 116

0.2 mi · 38 sec · South Jefferson Street

Turn left onto VA 24

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast

Use the straight lane.

Continue on VA 24

426 ft · 7 sec · Jamison Avenue Southeast

Keep slight right at fork onto VA 24

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bullitt Avenue Southeast

Turn right onto 9th Street Southeast

1.1 mi · 2 min · 9th Street Southeast

At end of road, turn left onto VA 116

0.5 mi · 1 min · Riverland Road Southeast

Turn slight right onto VA 116

13 mi · 20 min · VA 116

At end of road, turn right onto VA 122

7.1 mi · 10 min · Booker T Washington Highway

Turn left onto VA 40

16 mi · 21 min · Old Franklin Turnpike

Continue on VA 40

14 mi · 18 min · West Gretna Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward US 29 South

Merge onto US 29

9.8 mi · 11 min · US 29

Toward US 29 South

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 23 sec

Toward VA 57

Turn left onto VA 57

14 mi · 19 min · Halifax Road

Continue on VA 57

13 mi · 19 min · Chatham Road

Continue on VA 360

3.5 mi · 5 min · Mountain Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 501

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Continue on US 501

1.9 mi · 3 min · Halifax Road

Turn left onto VA 129

0.9 mi · 1 min · Old Halifax Road

Continue on VA 129

1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

Turn left onto VA 34

0.5 mi · 1 min · Hodges Street

Turn right onto US 360

0.4 mi · 39 sec · John Randolph Boulevard

Continue on US 360

0.3 mi · 31 sec · James D Hagood Highway

Continue on US 360

0.4 mi · 43 sec · John Randolph Boulevard

Turn left onto US 58

18 mi · 22 min · Bill Tuck Highway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on US 58; VA 49

3.6 mi · 4 min · Clarksville Bypass

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 58

19 mi · 24 min · Clarksville Bypass

Toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill

Turn right onto US 1

3.8 mi · 5 min · US 1

Use the right lane.

Turn sharp left onto SR 615

1.6 mi · 3 min · Red Lawn Road

Turn right onto SR 903

3.5 mi · 8 min · SR 903

Continue on Bracey Drive

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Bracey Drive

Arrive at destination

Bracey Drive

Trip Plan

For this 3 hour and 37-minute drive, planning your departure time can help you avoid potential traffic, especially if you aim to leave Roanoke, VA, earlier in the morning. With only one suggested stop and a total distance of 150.2 miles, you have flexibility in pacing your journey; consider a brief break around the 22.9-mile mark on Clarksville Bypass if needed. The estimated fuel cost is $23, so ensure your tank is adequately full before departing. A practical tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the transitions between the main roads like Bill Tuck Highway and Halifax Road, as these can sometimes involve more complex intersections.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 75.1 miles from Roanoke, VA, or about 1h 47m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.9 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 33 miles or 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 75.1 miles or 1h 47m 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 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bracey, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Roanoke, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 150.2 miles and 3h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 Clarksville Bypass for about 22.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gretna, VA

75 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

Union Hall, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gretna, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.1 miles from Roanoke, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

bloom Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Roanoke, Virginia

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $50 to $10

Hours: 5–9 pm

+15405663891

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Bob's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Vinton, Virginia

1.8 mi

Dogwood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Vinton, Virginia

2.5 mi

Best coffee break

The Albemarle Bakery & Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Roanoke, Virginia

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15409823842

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bloom Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $50 to $10

Roanoke, Virginia

Hours: 5–9 pm

+15405663891

Visit website

Bob's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Vinton, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+15409820773

Visit website

Dogwood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Vinton, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15403436549

Visit website

The Albemarle Bakery & Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Roanoke, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15409823842

Visit website

Rivian Waypoints

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Roanoke, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Roanoke, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Clarksville, Virginia

Hours: Closed

+14343748672

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 122 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 1st Street Southwest

Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest

Navigation decision point

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

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | VA 116 / South Jefferson Street

Turn right onto VA 116 / South Jefferson Street

Navigation decision point

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | VA 24 / Elm Avenue Southeast

Turn left onto VA 24 / Elm Avenue Southeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

122 mi into trip | ~2h 55m in | US 58 / Clarksville Bypass

Keep slight right at fork onto US 58 / Clarksville Bypass toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.49 one way

$46.98 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$25.68	$51.36
premium	$4.70	$27.80	$55.60
diesel	$5.61	$33.16	$66.32

Estimated Tolls: $1.09

Old Franklin Turnpike (15.6 mi) $1.09

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

$23

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	45.1	$15.77	$7.21
Efficient EV	37.6	$13.14	$6.01
EV Truck/SUV	60.1	$21.03	$9.61

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast as of Apr 21, 2026

Origin

Roanoke, VA

Late night in Roanoke on Tuesday

Local time

5:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bracey, VA

Late night in Bracey on Tuesday

Local time

5:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Gretna, VA

75 mi in

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

16 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

3h 37m 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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 15.5

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed driving experience on this 150.2-mile route, balancing highway speeds with more local road conditions. While 31% of the drive involves highway travel, you'll also navigate through areas with varied road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.9 miles on Clarksville Bypass, offering a period of consistent travel. As you progress, the road character will likely shift, moving from more open highway driving to potentially more varied scenery and slower speeds as you approach your destination in Bracey.

31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 22.9 mi on Clarksville Bypass.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 1st Street Southwest.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 150.2 miles you will encounter 21 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 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 0.3 miles (VA 116 / South Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Roanoke, VA to Bracey, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Hill along the way.

Hill

122 mi in | ~2h 55m | via US 58

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 37m. Total distance: 150.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 22.9 miles on Clarksville Bypass. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.09 in tolls one way, starting with Old Franklin 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Bracey, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Booker T Washington National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Bracey, VA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Trip from Roanoke, VA to Bracey, VA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

bloom Restaurant & Wine Bar

The Albemarle Bakery & Coffee House

bloom Restaurant & Wine Bar

Bob's Restaurant

Dogwood Restaurant

The Albemarle Bakery & Coffee House

Rivian Waypoints

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Virginia Museum of Transportation

Prestwould Plantation

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Roanoke, VA

Bracey, VA

Same local time

16 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 37m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Booker T Washington National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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