Trip from Jolivue, VA to Roanoke, VA

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

84.8 mi

136 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

13 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 30m ★

6 AM

1h 37m

8 AM

1h 52m

10 AM

1h 42m

12 PM

1h 41m

3 PM

1h 43m

5 PM

1h 51m

8 PM

1h 32m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jolivue, VA to Roanoke, VA covers 84.8 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 81, I 64, US 220 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.7 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.26 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

42.4 miles from Jolivue, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 84.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 36m highway drive covering 84.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 81 and I 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 47.7 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 15 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 47.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and I 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.5 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 78.1 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 points

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

6

1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 64 West, I 81 South: Roanoke, Charleston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 64 West, I 81 South: Roanoke, Charlest...

6

30.5 mi into trip | ~33m 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

78.1 mi into trip | ~1h 26m 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

84 mi into trip | ~1h 34m 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

84.6 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | South Jefferson Street

Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 81	47.7 mi	52m
I 64	28.8 mi	31m
US 220	5.9 mi	8m
Lee Jackson Highway	0.7 mi	<1m
Woodrow Wilson Parkway	0.5 mi	<1m
US 220 BUS	0.4 mi	1m
Salem Avenue Southeast	0.2 mi	<1m
South Jefferson Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 81 — 47.7 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 11

0.7 mi · 59 sec · Lee Jackson Highway

2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

3

Merge onto VA 262

0.5 mi · 38 sec · Woodrow Wilson Parkway

4

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 64 West, I 81 South: Roanoke, Charleston

5

Merge onto I 64; I 81

29 mi · 31 min · I 64; I 81

6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

48 mi · 52 min · I 81

Use the straight lane.

7

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.

8

Take the exit onto US 220 BUS

0.1 mi · 17 sec · US 220 BUS

Toward US 11 South, US 220 Business South: Downtown

9

Keep slight left at fork onto US 220 BUS

0.3 mi · 56 sec · US 220 BUS

10

Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

11

Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

477 ft · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

12

Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

379 ft · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

13

Turn left

115 ft · 13 sec

14

Turn left

132 ft · 9 sec

15

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 42.4 miles from Jolivue, VA, or about 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.7 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 19 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42.4 miles or 46m 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 19m

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 Jolivue, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jolivue, VA

This is one driving day of about 84.8 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Jolivue, VA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 47.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42.4 mi from Jolivue, VA · 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Glasgow, VA

42 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

Buena Vista, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Buchanan, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.4 miles from Jolivue, 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.

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...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 84.8

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.26 one way

$26.52 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$14.50	$29.00
premium	$4.70	$15.69	$31.39
diesel	$5.61	$18.72	$37.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Supercharger

Roanoke, Virginia

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Salem, Virginia

Tesla

1 DCFC

Rivian Waypoints

Roanoke, Virginia

Rivian

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Lexington, Virginia

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Roanoke, Virginia

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

EVgo Charging Station

Cave Spring, Virginia

EVgo

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Fincastle, Virginia

Electrify America

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Roanoke, Virginia

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla: 3 Other: 3 ChargePoint: 2 Rivian: 1 EVgo: 1 Electrify America: 1 Blink: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25.4	$8.90	$4.07
Efficient EV	21.2	$7.42	$3.39
EV Truck/SUV	33.9	$11.87	$5.43

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Jolivue, VA

Late night in Jolivue on Friday

Local time

2:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Roanoke, VA

Late night in Roanoke on Friday

Local time

2:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

47°F

Glasgow, VA

42 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

31 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

1h 36m 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 Jolivue, VA to Roanoke, VA covers 84.8 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 81, I 64, US 220. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 42.4 miles from Jolivue, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.26 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.5 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 78.1 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 Jolivue, VA to Roanoke, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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