Roanoke, VA Road Trips

Roanoke, VA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 19 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 28-mile quick runs to 247-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Roanoke, VA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

52

Longest Drive

247.3 mi

Fort Hunt, VA

Quickest Drive

38m

Buchanan, VA

Plan Around Roanoke, VA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Roanoke, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Alexandria, VA to Roanoke, VA 244.9 mi · 3h 47m Williamsburg, VA to Roanoke, VA 239.6 mi · 3h 45m Lorton, VA to Roanoke, VA 235.6 mi · 3h 53m Annandale, VA to Roanoke, VA 233.9 mi · 3h 44m

Continue From Roanoke, VA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Roanoke, VA to Fort Hunt, VA 247.3 mi · 4h 43m Roanoke, VA to Annandale, VA 233 mi · 4h 23m Roanoke, VA to Yorkshire, VA 219.3 mi · 4h 7m Roanoke, VA to Bowling Green, VA 215.7 mi · 4h 5m

Trips from Roanoke, VA

Roanoke, VA to Fort Hunt, VA

247.3 mi 4h 43m

Roanoke, VA to Annandale, VA

233 mi 4h 23m

Roanoke, VA to Yorkshire, VA

219.3 mi 4h 7m

Roanoke, VA to Bowling Green, VA

215.7 mi 4h 5m

Roanoke, VA to Bristow, VA

213.4 mi 4h 2m

Roanoke, VA to Leesburg, VA

212.8 mi 4h 9m

Roanoke, VA to Aquia Harbour, VA

196.6 mi 4h 10m

Roanoke, VA to Bealeton, VA

179.2 mi 3h 39m

Roanoke, VA to Woodstock, VA

148.1 mi 2h 48m

Roanoke, VA to Broadway, VA

126.1 mi 2h 25m

Roanoke, VA to Danville, VA

81.4 mi 1h 55m

Roanoke, VA to Amherst, VA

70.8 mi 1h 34m

Roanoke, VA to Pulaski, VA

59.8 mi 1h 14m

Roanoke, VA to Dublin, VA

53.9 mi 1h 6m

Roanoke, VA to Bassett, VA

48.9 mi 1h 13m

Roanoke, VA to Altavista, VA

44.8 mi 1h 12m

Roanoke, VA to Ferrum, VA

33.5 mi 52m

Roanoke, VA to Buchanan, VA

29.7 mi 39m

Driving from Roanoke, VA

The typical drive from Roanoke, VA covers about 129 miles and takes around 2h 35m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 247 miles (4h 43m), while the shortest is just 28 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Roanoke, VA include Fort Hunt, VA (247.3 mi, 4h 43m), Annandale, VA (233 mi, 4h 23m), Yorkshire, VA (219.3 mi, 4h 7m), Bowling Green, VA (215.7 mi, 4h 5m), and Bristow, VA (213.4 mi, 4h 2m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 129-mile trip from Roanoke, VA, budget about $20 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 19 mapped routes leaving Roanoke, VA and 32 routes heading into Roanoke, VA, covering 51 total connections. Distances range from 28 to 247 miles.

The longest mapped route from Roanoke, VA covers 247 miles and takes approximately 4h 43m. Shorter options start at just 28 miles.

The average route from Roanoke, VA runs about 129 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 35m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 129-mile trip from Roanoke, VA costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Roanoke, VA include Fort Hunt, VA, Annandale, VA, Yorkshire, VA and Bowling Green, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.