Trip from Ferrum, VA to Roanoke, VA

Drive Time

53m

Distance

33.8 mi

54 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min

4 AM

0h 49m ★

6 AM

0h 53m

8 AM

1h 2m

10 AM

0h 56m

12 PM

0h 55m

3 PM

0h 57m

5 PM

1h 1m

8 PM

0h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Ferrum, VA

Serhii Barkanov

Roanoke, VA

Kelly

Trip Overview

The drive from Ferrum, VA to Roanoke, VA covers 33.8 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ferrum Mountain Road, Wades Gap Road, Bethany Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.4 miles on Ferrum Mountain Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.41 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

16.9 miles from Ferrum, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 53m drive with frequent turns across 33.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Ferrum Mountain Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,096 ft 924 ft

Total Climb

983 ft

Total Descent

1,349 ft

Highest Point

2,096 ft

~19.3 mi in

Elevation Range

1,173 ft

Notable High Points

2,096 ft at ~19.3 miles +534 ft prominence

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 22.3 miles in near SR 613 / Naff Road.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 20 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 22.3 miles (SR 613 / Naff Road): Navigation decision point; at 33 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.1 miles (VA 24 / Elm Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

22.3 mi into trip | ~32m in | SR 613 / Naff Road

At end of road, turn left onto SR 613 / Naff Road

Navigation decision point

33 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward VA 24: Elm Avenue, Vinton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward VA 24: Elm Avenue, Vinton

33.1 mi into trip | ~50m in | VA 24 / Elm Avenue Southeast

Turn left onto VA 24 / Elm Avenue Southeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

33.8 mi into trip | ~52m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

33.8 mi into trip | ~52m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Ferrum Mountain Road	8.4 mi	13m
Wades Gap Road	5.6 mi	7m
Bethany Road	3.7 mi	4m
Roy L. Webber Expressway	3.4 mi	4m
Merriman Road	2.3 mi	3m
Dillons Mill Road	2.1 mi	2m
Starkey Road	2 mi	4m
Naff Road	1.8 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Ferrum Mountain Road — 8.4 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ferrum, VA and Roanoke, VA.

Start on VA 40

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Franklin Street

Turn right onto SR 602

5.0 mi · 8 min · Ferrum Mountain Road

At end of road, turn right onto SR 602

3.4 mi · 5 min · Ferrum Mountain Road

At end of road, turn right onto SR 641

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Callaway Road

Turn left onto SR 742

3.7 mi · 4 min · Bethany Road

Continue on SR 739

0.9 mi · 1 min · Dugspur Road

Turn left onto SR 743

0.4 mi · 34 sec · London Ridge Road

Turn right onto SR 742

0.8 mi · 1 min · Dugspur Road

Turn left onto SR 643

2.1 mi · 2 min · Dillons Mill Road

Continue on SR 726

5.6 mi · 7 min · Wades Gap Road

At end of road, turn left onto SR 613

1.8 mi · 2 min · Naff Road

Continue on SR 613

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Token Road

Continue on SR 613

1.8 mi · 2 min · Merriman Road

At end of road, turn left onto SR 613

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Merriman Road

Turn right onto SR 904

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Starkey Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 904

140 ft · 3 sec · Starkey Road

Continue on SR 904

1.5 mi · 3 min · Starkey Road

Turn right onto VA 419

0.9 mi · 1 min · Electric Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward US 220 North

Merge onto US 220

3.4 mi · 4 min · Roy L. Webber Expressway

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 23 sec

Toward VA 24: Elm Avenue, Vinton Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto VA 24

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto VA 116

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Jefferson Street

Turn left onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

379 ft · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

Turn left

115 ft · 13 sec

Turn left

132 ft · 9 sec

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 16.9 miles from Ferrum, VA, or about 25m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.4 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 33.8 miles or 53m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 16.9 miles or 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roanoke, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Ferrum, 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 Ferrum, VA

This is one driving day of about 33.8 miles and 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ferrum, 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 Ferrum Mountain Road for about 8.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.9 mi from Ferrum, VA · 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Winston-Salem, NC

17 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

Winston-Salem, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Winston-Salem, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Ferrum, 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.

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...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 32.6

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.41 one way

$10.82 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$5.89	$11.79
premium	$4.78	$6.36	$12.72
diesel	$5.64	$7.51	$15.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	10.1	$3.55	$1.62
Efficient EV	8.5	$2.96	$1.35
EV Truck/SUV	13.5	$4.73	$2.16

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Ferrum, VA

Evening in Ferrum on Sunday

Local time

8:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Roanoke, VA

Evening in Roanoke on Sunday

Local time

8:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°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

25 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

53m 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 Ferrum, VA to Roanoke, VA covers 33.8 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ferrum Mountain Road, Wades Gap Road, Bethany Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 16.9 miles from Ferrum, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.41 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 53m drive. You will face about 20 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Ferrum, VA to Roanoke, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Ferrum, VA to Roanoke, VA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Roanoke, VA

National Parks Near This Route

Booker T Washington National Monument

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Ferrum, VA

Roanoke, VA

Same local time

25 degrees warmer at arrival

53m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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