Origin
Roanoke, VA
Morning in Roanoke on Tuesday
Local time
8:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roanoke, VA to Pannill 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
1h 20m
Distance
53.4 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
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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Pannill Fork, VA
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Trip Overview
Roanoke, VA to Pannill Fork, VA is 53.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via Franklin Road Southwest, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Virginia, traversing the Southeast region. You'll primarily be on surface roads, making it a straightforward drive. With only 53.4 miles, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or an easy addition to a larger travel plan. Consider this a simple hop between two points in the same region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Road Southwest | 35.5 mi | 52m |
| Virginia Avenue | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| Roy L. Webber Expressway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Dillons Fork Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Stones Dairy Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Jarrett Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Elm Avenue Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Jefferson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Franklin Road Southwest
— 35.5 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke, VA and Pannill 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
35 mi
·
52 min
·
Franklin Road Southwest
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 220
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Virginia Avenue
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward SR 609: Fieldale
11
Turn right onto SR 609
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Dillons Fork Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto SR 687
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Stones Dairy Road
13
Turn right onto SR 679
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Jarrett Drive
14
Turn right onto SR 681
126 ft
·
5 sec
·
John Baker Road
15
Arrive at destination
SR 681
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 53.4 — 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
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
VA 24 / Elm Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto VA 24 / Elm Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
5
53.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
SR 681 / John Baker Road
Turn right onto SR 681 / John Baker Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.35 one way
$16.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.13 | $18.26 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.88 | $19.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Pannill Fork, VA
Morning in Pannill Fork on Tuesday
Local time
8:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
19 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
1h 20m 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 drive is mostly on surface roads, with only about 7% of the total mileage on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 35.5 miles on Franklin Road Southwest. Expect to transition from any initial expressway driving to surface roads relatively early in your trip. You'll likely notice a change in traffic patterns as you move from more developed areas to less congested zones.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.5 mi on Franklin Road Southwest.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 20m drive. You will face about 11 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,248 ft
789 ft
Total Climb
830 ft
Total Descent
662 ft
Highest Point
1,248 ft
~11.4 mi in
Elevation Range
460 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 53.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.5 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 — Booker T Washington National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pannill 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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