Origin
Wyndham, VA
Morning in Wyndham on Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wyndham, VA to Roanoke, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 20m
Distance
176.5 mi
284 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 9m
★
6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 45m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wyndham, VA
Eric Joseph
Roanoke, VA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 176.5-mile drive from Wyndham to Roanoke, Virginia, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes. With 97% of the route on highways, it’s a very efficient way to travel between these two Southeast Virginia locations. The estimated fuel cost is around $28, making it an economical option for a day trip. This highway-focused profile means you'll spend most of your time on major interstates, so plan for efficient travel rather than extensive sightseeing along the way. Consider this a practical transit route, well-suited for getting from point A to point B with minimal 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
88.2 miles from Wyndham, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 116.5 mi | 2h 6m |
| I 81 | 47.7 mi | 52m |
| US 220 | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Ashland Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Pouncey Tract Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Old Wyndham Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| US 220 BUS | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Wyndham Lake Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 116.5 mi, about 2h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wyndham, VA and Roanoke, VA.
1
Start on this road
411 ft
·
34 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Old Greenway Drive
130 ft
·
6 sec
·
Old Greenway Drive
3
Turn right onto Wyndham Lake Drive
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Wyndham Lake Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto Old Wyndham Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Wyndham Drive
5
At end of road, turn right onto VA 271
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pouncey Tract Road
6
Turn left onto SR 623
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Ashland Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
8
Merge onto I 64
116 mi
·
2 hr 6 min
·
I 64
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
48 mi
·
52 min
·
I 81
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit onto US 220
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
US 220
Exit 143
Toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke
Use the slight left lane.
11
Take the exit onto US 220 BUS
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 220 BUS
Toward US 11 South, US 220 Business South: Downtown
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 220 BUS
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 220 BUS
13
Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Salem Avenue Southeast
14
Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
477 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Jefferson Street
15
Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest
379 ft
·
22 sec
·
Kirk Avenue Southwest
16
Turn left
115 ft
·
13 sec
17
Turn left
132 ft
·
9 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 3-hour and 20-minute duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion. You can leave Wyndham in the morning and arrive in Roanoke by midday. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility. The longest uninterrupted stretch is over 116 miles, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly, perhaps before embarking on that segment. The estimated fuel cost of $28 is a good budget to keep in mind. A practical tip: since most of this drive is on I-64 and I-81, be aware that these can be busy interstates, especially during peak commuting hours or holidays; departing slightly earlier or later can make for a smoother experience.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.2 miles from Wyndham, VA, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.5 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 39 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.2 miles or 1h 40m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roanoke, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wyndham, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Wyndham, VA
This is one driving day of about 176.5 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Wyndham, 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 64 for about 116.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.2 miles from Wyndham, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 116.5 miles.
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 155 decision points cluster between mile 5.7 and 176.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.7 mi into trip
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~11m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
122.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m in
|
I 81
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
169.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 9m in
|
US 220
Take the exit onto US 220 toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 143
Toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke
5
175.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 17m in
|
US 220 BUS
Take the exit onto US 220 BUS toward US 11 South, US 220 Business South: Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 11 South, US 220 Business South: Down...
5
176.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 19m in
|
South Jefferson Street
Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.60 one way
$55.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $30.18 | $60.36 |
| premium | $4.70 | $32.67 | $65.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.97 | $77.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.9 | 0 | $18.53 | $8.47 |
| Efficient EV | 44.1 | 0 | $15.44 | $7.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.6 | 0 | $24.71 | $11.30 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Roanoke, VA
Morning in Roanoke on Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
9 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
3h 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Booker T Washington National Monument
National Monument
Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 176.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with an impressive 97% of the journey taking place on major roads like I-64 and I-81. You'll encounter one significant stretch of 116.5 miles on I-64, allowing for sustained, uninterrupted driving. While the profile is largely interstate, the transition to US-220 as you approach Roanoke might offer a slight change in scenery and speed. Overall, the drive is characterized by its efficiency and speed, designed for covering distance quickly rather than exploring winding backroads.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 116.5 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 81. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in near I 64.
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 176.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 5.7 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 122.1 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 169.8 miles (US 220): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 3h 20m. Total distance: 176.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 116.5 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 5.7 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 122.1 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 169.8 miles (US 220): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Booker T Washington National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Roanoke, VA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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