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Trip from Roanoke, VA to Edinburg, 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

2h 41m

Distance

142.7 mi

230 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 31m ★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 35m

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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Downtown Edinburg, VA, VA

Edinburg, VA

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Trip Overview

Roanoke, VA to Edinburg, VA is 142.7 miles and takes about 2h 41m via I 81, I 581, and US 220, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Virginia, moving you north through the Southeast region. It's primarily a highway trip, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B. You'll find this route straightforward, with most of your travel on interstates. Consider this a solid option if you need to cover ground quickly without a lot of fuss.

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

71.4 miles from Roanoke, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 120.6 mi 2h 10m
US 220 13.1 mi 15m
I 581 5.6 mi 7m
Old Valley Pike 1.5 mi 2m
South Middle Road 0.3 mi <1m
Williamson Road Northeast 0.3 mi <1m
South Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Franklin Road Southwest 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 120.6 mi, about 2h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke, VA and Edinburg, 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

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Williamson Road Northeast
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the ramp onto US 220 BUS

0.2 mi · 35 sec · US 220 BUS
Toward I 581 North, US 220 North: Lexington, Bristol Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto I 581; US 220

5.6 mi · 7 min · I 581; US 220
Use the straight lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 220

13 mi · 15 min · US 220
Exit 1N Toward I 81 North, US 220 North: Lexington Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on I 81

65 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 81
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

56 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 81
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward SR 614: Bowman's Crossing
12

Turn right onto SR 614

0.3 mi · 50 sec · South Middle Road
13

At end of road, turn left onto US 11

1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Valley Pike
14

Continue on US 11

0.3 mi · 38 sec · South Main Street
15

Arrive at destination

US 11; SR 675

Trip Plan

Given the 2h 41m estimated drive time, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Leaving Roanoke in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Edinburg. There's one recommended stop, which is ample for a drive of this length, allowing for a quick break or refueling. The fuel cost is estimated at $22, so plan accordingly. Watch for the transitions between the different highway segments as you head north; while mostly highway, the route does involve changes in road numbers. You'll have flexibility with your departure time due to the short duration.

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 71.4 miles from Roanoke, VA, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120.6 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 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 71.4 miles or 1h 21m 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edinburg, 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 142.7 miles and 2h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 I 81 for about 120.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Stuarts Draft, VA, VA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stuarts Draft, VA

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

Buchanan, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stuarts Draft, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.4 miles from Roanoke, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 120.6 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.

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

Visit website

Mrs. B’s Restaurant and Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Buchanan, Virginia

1.1 mi

Bob's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Vinton, Virginia

1.8 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

Visit website

The Cardinal Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Roanoke, Virginia

1.9 mi

The Maple Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Harrisonburg, Virginia

2 mi

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

Mrs. B’s Restaurant and Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Buchanan, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15402548048

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

La Bendicion Restaurant

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Harrisonburg, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15407422253

1772 Rooftop on Main

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Fincastle, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15406328099

Visit website

Hungry Farmer Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Harrisonburg, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+15404371901

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

The Cardinal Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Roanoke, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+15409005020

Visit website

The Maple Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Harrisonburg, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15404800662

Visit website

Jackson's Corner Coffee Roastery and Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

New Market, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15407409010

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Fincastle, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

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

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Roanoke, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15403430585

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Lexington, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Roanoke, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18776642738

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Roanoke, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Roanoke, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Mount Sidney Safety Rest Area North

0 mi from route

Mount Sidney Safety Rest Area South

0 mi from route

Rest Area

0 mi from route

Troutville Safety Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Petro Stopping Centers

0.1 mi from route

Fairfield Safety Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Buc-ee's

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

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

TA

0.3 mi from route

Harrisonburg Travel Center

0.3 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.3 mi from route

Virginia Museum of Transportation

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Roanoke, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15403425670

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.7 — 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

7
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 220 BUS

Take the ramp onto US 220 BUS toward I 581 North, US 220 North: Lexington, Bristol

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 581 North, US 220 North: Lexington, Br...
5
1.1 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 581; US 220

Merge onto I 581; US 220

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
9
6.7 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 220

Keep slight right at fork onto US 220 toward I 81 North, US 220 North: Lexington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Exit 1N Toward I 81 North, US 220 North: Lexington

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.32 one way

$44.63 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $24.40 $48.80
premium $4.70 $26.41 $52.82
diesel $5.61 $31.51 $63.01

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 $14.98 $6.85
Efficient EV 35.7 0 $12.49 $5.71
EV Truck/SUV 57.1 0 $19.98 $9.13

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.

Forecast as of Apr 21, 2026

Origin

Roanoke, VA

Morning in Roanoke on Tuesday

Local time

6:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edinburg, VA

Morning in Edinburg on Tuesday

Local time

6:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 41m 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 98% highway, so expect to spend almost all of your time on high-speed roads like I 81. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 120.6 miles on I 81. You'll notice a significant number of exits and merges as you travel north, especially as you transition between I 581, US 220, and finally I 81. Surface roads are minimal, so the driving experience is consistent for most of the trip.

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: 120.6 mi on I 81.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and US 220. You will hit about 11 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 142.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.9 miles (US 220 BUS): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 41m. Total distance: 142.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 120.6 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 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 0.9 miles (US 220 BUS): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Edinburg, 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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