Origin
Motley, VA
Night in Motley on Thursday
Local time
9:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Motley, VA to Roanoke, VA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
47.5 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Motley, VA
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Roanoke, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Motley, VA to Roanoke, VA covers 47.5 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Stewartsville Road, Shingle Block Road, Bishop Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.3 miles on Stewartsville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 47.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 47.5 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.
Stewartsville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 17.3 miles.
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 early in the drive near SR 988 / Highwayview Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 988 / Highwayview Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (VA 43 / Bedford Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 988 / Highwayview Road
Turn right onto SR 988 / Highwayview Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 29 North
Navigation decision point
Toward US 29 North
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
VA 43 / Bedford Avenue
Turn left onto VA 43 / Bedford Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
47.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
47.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Stewartsville Road | 17.3 mi | 25m |
| Shingle Block Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Bishop Creek Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| US 29 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Bishops Creek Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Glenwood Drive | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| East Washington Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Bedford Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Stewartsville Road
— 17.3 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Motley, VA and Roanoke, VA.
1
Start on this road
88 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto SR 988
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Highwayview Road
3
Continue on US 29 BUS
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 29 North
5
Merge onto US 29
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 29
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward VA 43
7
Turn left onto VA 43
181 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bedford Avenue
8
Continue on VA 43
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bedford Highway
9
Turn right onto SR 628
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Bishop Creek Road
10
Continue on SR 628
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Bishops Creek Road
11
Continue on SR 628
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mentow Drive
12
Turn right onto VA 43
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Leesville Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto VA 24; VA 43
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Glenwood Drive
14
Turn left onto VA 24
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Shingle Block Road
15
Continue on VA 24
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Stewartsville Road
16
Continue on VA 24
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Washington Avenue
17
Turn left onto VA 24
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Bypass Road
18
Continue on VA 24
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hardy Road
19
Continue on VA 24
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Virginia Avenue
20
Continue on VA 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dale Avenue Southeast
21
Continue on VA 24
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jamison Avenue Southeast
22
Continue on VA 24
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Elm Avenue Southeast
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn right onto VA 116
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Jefferson Street
24
Turn left onto Kirk Avenue Southwest
379 ft
·
22 sec
·
Kirk Avenue Southwest
25
Turn left
115 ft
·
13 sec
26
Turn left
132 ft
·
9 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.8 mi from Motley, VA · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Motley, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.43 one way
$14.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Night in Roanoke on Thursday
Local time
9:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Bedford, VA
24 mi in
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
33 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 15m 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 Motley, VA to Roanoke, VA covers 47.5 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Stewartsville Road, Shingle Block Road, Bishop Creek Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.8 miles from Motley, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.43 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 1h 15m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 988 / Highwayview Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (VA 43 / Bedford Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Motley, VA to Roanoke, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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