Origin
Clarksville, VA
Afternoon in Clarksville on Thursday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksville, VA to Roanoke, VA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
131 mi
211 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 17m
★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Clarksville, VA to Roanoke, VA covers 131 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 58, John Randolph Boulevard, Hodges Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.49 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.
Midpoint
65.5 miles from Clarksville, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 131 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 27m drive with frequent turns across 131 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 58 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Clarksville, VA to Roanoke, VA is easy. At 2h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clarksville, VA to Roanoke, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 58 | — | — |
| John Randolph Boulevard | — | — |
| Hodges Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Old Halifax Road | — | — |
| Halifax Road | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Mountain Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 58
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, VA and Roanoke, VA.
1
Start on Virginia Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Virginia Avenue
2
Continue on Highway 58 Business
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Highway 58 Business
3
Turn right onto Highway 58
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Highway 58
4
Turn right onto John Randolph Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
John Randolph Boulevard
5
Turn left onto Hodges Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hodges Street
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
7
Continue on Old Halifax Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Halifax Road
8
Take the ramp straight
266 ft
·
7 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Halifax Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Halifax Road
10
Continue on South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
11
Turn left onto Mountain Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Mountain Road
12
Turn right onto Chatham Road
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Chatham Road
13
Continue on Halifax Road
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Halifax Road
14
Take the ramp right toward US 29 North
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 29 North
15
Merge slight left
8.0 mi
·
9 min
16
Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 29 North
17
Take the exit slight right toward VA 40
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
VA 40
18
Turn left onto West Gretna Road
14 mi
·
18 min
·
West Gretna Road
19
Continue on Old Franklin Turnpike
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Old Franklin Turnpike
20
Turn right
7.1 mi
·
10 min
21
Turn left onto Jubal Early Highway
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Jubal Early Highway
22
Continue on JAE Valley Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
JAE Valley Road
23
Continue on Mount Pleasant Boulevard Southeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Pleasant Boulevard Southeast
24
Continue on Riverland Road Southeast
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Riverland Road Southeast
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Riverland Road Southeast
184 ft
·
6 sec
·
Riverland Road Southeast
26
Exit the roundabout onto Riverland Road Southeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverland Road Southeast
27
Turn right onto 9th Street Southeast
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
9th Street Southeast
28
Turn left onto Jamison Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jamison Avenue Southeast
29
Continue on Elm Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Elm Avenue Southeast
30
Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Jefferson Street
31
Turn left onto Kirk Avenue Southwest
377 ft
·
22 sec
·
Kirk Avenue Southwest
32
Turn left
115 ft
·
14 sec
33
Turn left
131 ft
·
10 sec
34
Arrive at your 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 65.5 miles from Clarksville, VA, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
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 29 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.5 miles or 1h 13m 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
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 Clarksville, 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 Clarksville, VA
This is one driving day of about 131 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Clarksville, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.5 mi from Clarksville, VA · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.5 miles from Clarksville, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.49 one way
$40.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $22.40 | $44.80 |
| premium | $4.70 | $24.25 | $48.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.92 | $57.85 |
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: 45.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.75 | $6.29 |
| Efficient EV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.46 | $5.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.4 | 0 | $18.34 | $8.38 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Roanoke on Thursday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Gretna, VA
66 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
2 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
2h 27m 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 Clarksville, VA to Roanoke, VA covers 131 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 58, John Randolph Boulevard, Hodges Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.5 miles from Clarksville, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.49 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.
The drive from Clarksville, VA to Roanoke, VA is easy. At 2h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clarksville, VA to Roanoke, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clarksville, VA to Roanoke, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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