Origin
Roanoke, VA
Afternoon in Roanoke on Tuesday
Local time
1:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roanoke, VA to Ferrum, 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
52m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
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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Ferrum, VA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Roanoke to Ferrum, you are looking at a straightforward 33.5-mile journey through the Southeast. The drive typically takes about 52 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via local roads like 1st Street Southwest, Franklin Road Southwest, and South Jefferson Street rather than major interstates. With a fuel budget of just $5, this is an incredibly economical route to manage. Since both towns reside in Virginia, you will enjoy a consistent regional feel throughout your travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrum Mountain Road | 8.4 mi | 13m |
| Wades Gap Road | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Bethany Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Roy L. Webber Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Merriman Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Dillons Mill Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Starkey Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Naff Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Ferrum Mountain Road
— 8.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke, VA and Ferrum, 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
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Electric Road
11
Turn left onto SR 904
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Starkey Road
12
Enter roundabout onto SR 904
66 ft
·
1 sec
·
Starkey Road
13
Continue on SR 904
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Starkey Road
14
Turn left onto SR 613
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Merriman Road
15
Continue on SR 613
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Merriman Road
16
Continue on SR 613
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Token Road
17
Continue on SR 613
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Naff Road
18
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 613
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Naff Road
19
Turn right onto SR 726
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Wades Gap Road
20
Turn straight onto SR 643
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Dillons Mill Road
21
Turn right onto SR 742
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dugspur Road
22
Turn left onto SR 743
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
London Ridge Road
23
Turn right onto SR 739
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dugspur Road
24
Continue on SR 742
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bethany Road
25
Turn right onto SR 641
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Callaway Road
26
Turn left onto SR 602
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Ferrum Mountain Road
27
At end of road, turn left onto SR 602
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Ferrum Mountain Road
28
At end of road, turn left onto VA 40
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Franklin Street
29
Arrive at destination
VA 40
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 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
$5.24 one way
$10.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Ferrum, VA
Afternoon in Ferrum on Tuesday
Local time
1:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
16 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
52m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because this route features 0% highway travel, you won’t experience the monotonous rhythm of interstate cruising here. Instead, you will be navigating local streets that keep the pace steady and require frequent adjustments. There are no exceptionally long, uninterrupted stretches to speak of, as the road profile is defined by its winding local nature. Prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that prioritizes maneuvering through local infrastructure over high-speed transit.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on Ferrum Mountain Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 20 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 33.5 miles you will encounter 20 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 52m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.4 miles on Ferrum Mountain Road. 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 Ferrum, 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 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 Ferrum, 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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