Origin
Broadway, VA
Evening in Broadway on Sunday
Local time
7:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broadway, VA to Roanoke, VA
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
125.5 mi
202 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
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6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Broadway, VA
Timur Zh
Roanoke, VA
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Broadway, VA to Roanoke, VA covers 125.5 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 81, US 220, Mayland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 113.8 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.7 miles from Broadway, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 23m highway drive covering 125.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 81 and US 220. The longest continuous stretch is about 113.8 miles on I 81.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 113.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,685 ft
1,042 ft
Total Climb
643 ft
Total Descent
0 ft
Highest Point
1,685 ft
~52.3 mi in
Elevation Range
643 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and US 220. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near VA 259 / Timber Way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 23m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (VA 259 / Timber Way): Navigation decision point; at 71.1 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 118.8 miles (US 220): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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VA 259 / Timber Way
At end of road, turn right onto VA 259 / Timber Way
Navigation decision point
6
71.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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
118.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m 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
124.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m 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
125.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 22m in
|
South Jefferson Street
Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 113.8 mi | 2h 4m |
| US 220 | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Mayland Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Broadway Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 220 BUS | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Salem Avenue Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Jefferson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kirk Avenue Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 113.8 mi, about 2h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broadway, VA and Roanoke, VA.
1
Start on this road
5 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto VA 259 ALT
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto VA 259
207 ft
·
3 sec
·
Timber Way
4
Continue on VA 259
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Mayland Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
6
Merge onto I 81
66 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
I 81
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
48 mi
·
52 min
·
I 81
Use the straight lane.
8
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.
9
Take the exit onto US 220 BUS
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 220 BUS
Toward US 11 South, US 220 Business South: Downtown
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 220 BUS
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 220 BUS
11
Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Salem Avenue Southeast
12
Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
477 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Jefferson Street
13
Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest
379 ft
·
22 sec
·
Kirk Avenue Southwest
14
Turn left
115 ft
·
13 sec
15
Turn left
132 ft
·
9 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 62.7 miles from Broadway, VA, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.8 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.7 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 55m
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 Broadway, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Broadway, VA
This is one driving day of about 125.5 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Broadway, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 113.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.7 mi from Broadway, VA · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.7 miles from Broadway, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.8 miles.
Arriving in Roanoke, VA
The final approach into Roanoke, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Roanoke, VA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.08 one way
$40.17 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $21.88 | $43.77 |
| premium | $4.78 | $23.61 | $47.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.88 | $55.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.7 | 0 | $13.18 | $6.02 |
| Efficient EV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.98 | $5.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.57 | $8.03 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Evening in Roanoke on Sunday
Local time
7:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
76°F
Oakland, MD
63 mi in
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
28 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
2h 23m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Broadway, VA to Roanoke, VA covers 125.5 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, US 220, Mayland Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.7 miles from Broadway, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 2h 23m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (VA 259 / Timber Way): Navigation decision point; at 71.1 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 118.8 miles (US 220): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Broadway, VA to Roanoke, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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