Origin
Roanoke, VA
Afternoon in Roanoke on Tuesday
Local time
12:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roanoke, VA to Cave Spring, 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
13m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
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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Trip Overview
Roanoke, VA to Cave Spring, VA is 6.7 miles and takes about 13m via Roy L. Webber Expressway/Electric Road/Old Cave Spring Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Virginia's Southeast region, offering a quick transition from highway to local roads. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a brief excursion or a simple relocation between nearby areas. You won't need to pack much for this one; it's more about the convenience of getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roy L. Webber Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Electric Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Old Cave Spring Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Elm Avenue Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Jefferson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street Southwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Road Southwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Brambleton Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Roy L. Webber Expressway
— 3.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke, VA and Cave Spring, 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
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Franklin Road Southwest
4
Turn right onto VA 116
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Jefferson Street
5
Turn left onto VA 24
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Elm Avenue Southeast
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
7
Merge onto US 220
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Roy L. Webber Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward VA 419, US 220 Business: Salem
9
Keep slight right at fork
171 ft
·
6 sec
10
Turn straight onto VA 419
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Electric Road
11
Turn left onto US 221
349 ft
·
19 sec
·
Brambleton Avenue
12
Turn right onto Old Cave Spring Road
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Old Cave Spring Road
13
Arrive at destination
Old Cave Spring Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 4.1 — 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
|
~0m in
|
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
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
VA 116 / South Jefferson Street
Turn right onto VA 116 / South Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward VA 419, US 220 Business: Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward VA 419, US 220 Business: Salem
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.05 one way
$2.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.15 | $2.29 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Cave Spring, VA
Afternoon in Cave Spring on Tuesday
Local time
12:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
2 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
13m 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?
About half of this 6.7-mile route is on highways, with the remaining portion on surface streets. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 3.2 miles on the Roy L. Webber Expressway. After this initial highway segment, you'll transition to Electric Road and then Old Cave Spring Road, experiencing a change in the driving environment. Expect a mix of faster-paced travel and more local road cruising.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on Roy L. Webber Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 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
5/10
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 6.7 miles you will encounter 9 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on Roy L. Webber Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cave Spring, 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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