Origin
Roanoke, VA
Morning in Roanoke on Tuesday
Local time
9:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roanoke, VA to Henry Fork, 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
41m
Distance
27.2 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
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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Henry Fork, VA
Tara Winstead
Trip Overview
This short 27.2-mile drive from Roanoke to Henry Fork in Virginia is easily manageable as a day trip, taking about 41 minutes. You'll primarily navigate Franklin Road Southwest, the Roy L. Webber Expressway, and Doe Run Road, with about 13% of the journey on highways. With a projected fuel cost of around $4, this is a very budget-friendly excursion. The route offers a 'turn-heavy local drive' feel, suggesting frequent navigation changes rather than long, straight stretches. This makes it a good option for those who enjoy a bit more engagement behind the wheel without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Road Southwest | 22.6 mi | 32m |
| Roy L. Webber Expressway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Doe Run Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Elm Avenue Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Jefferson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street Southwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bowles Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Franklin Road Southwest
— 22.6 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke, VA and Henry Fork, 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
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Roy L. Webber Expressway
8
Continue on US 220
22 mi
·
32 min
·
Franklin Road Southwest
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward SR 674: Rocky Mount
10
Turn left onto SR 674
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Doe Run Road
11
Turn right onto Bowles Drive
129 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bowles Drive
12
Arrive at destination
Bowles Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 27.1 — 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
26.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
SR 674 / Doe Run Road
Turn left onto SR 674 / Doe Run Road
Navigation decision point
5
27.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Bowles Drive
Turn right onto Bowles Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.25 one way
$8.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Henry Fork, VA
Morning in Henry Fork on Tuesday
Local time
9:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
18 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
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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the majority of this 41-minute trip. While only 13% of the route utilizes highways, you'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 22.6 miles on Franklin Road Southwest. This suggests a drive that is more about navigating through local areas with frequent changes in direction rather than a high-speed highway cruise. As you progress, the road character will likely shift from more open expressways to more intricate local roadways, demanding your attention at various intersections.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.6 mi on Franklin Road Southwest.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 41m drive. You will face about 9 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 0.3 miles (VA 116 / South Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.6 miles on Franklin Road Southwest. 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 Henry Fork, 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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