Origin
Roanoke, VA
Evening in Roanoke on Thursday
Local time
6:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roanoke, VA to Clarksville, VA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 54m
Distance
120.1 mi
193 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 43m
★
6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m
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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Clarksville, VA
Eric Joseph
Trip Overview
The drive from Roanoke, VA to Clarksville, VA covers 120.1 miles and takes about 2h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bill Tuck Highway, Halifax Road, Old Franklin Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.9 miles on Bill Tuck Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.78 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.1 miles from Roanoke, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 120.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Roanoke, VA to Clarksville, VA covers 120.1 miles and takes about 2h 54m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bill Tuck Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 1st Street Southwest.
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 2h 54m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (1st Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 221; US 220 BUS / Franklin Road Southwest): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.3 miles (VA 116 / South Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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1st Street Southwest
Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 221; US 220 BUS / Franklin Road Southwest
Turn sharp left onto US 221; US 220 BUS / Franklin Road Southwest
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
VA 116 / South Jefferson Street
Turn right onto VA 116 / South Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
VA 24 / Elm Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto VA 24 / Elm Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
VA 24 / Bullitt Avenue Southeast
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 24 / Bullitt Avenue Southeast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Tuck Highway | 17.9 mi | 22m |
| Halifax Road | 16.4 mi | 23m |
| Old Franklin Turnpike | 15.6 mi | 21m |
| West Gretna Road | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| VA 116 | 13.5 mi | 20m |
| Chatham Road | 12.9 mi | 19m |
| US 29 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Booker T Washington Highway | 7.1 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
Bill Tuck Highway
— 17.9 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke, VA and Clarksville, VA.
1
Start on this road
285 ft
·
26 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
1st Street Southwest
3
Turn sharp left onto US 221; US 220 BUS
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Franklin Road Southwest
4
Turn right onto VA 116
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Jefferson Street
5
Turn left onto VA 24
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Elm Avenue Southeast
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on VA 24
426 ft
·
7 sec
·
Jamison Avenue Southeast
7
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 24
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bullitt Avenue Southeast
8
Turn right onto 9th Street Southeast
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
9th Street Southeast
9
At end of road, turn left onto VA 116
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverland Road Southeast
10
Turn slight right onto VA 116
13 mi
·
20 min
·
VA 116
11
At end of road, turn right onto VA 122
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Booker T Washington Highway
12
Turn left onto VA 40
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Old Franklin Turnpike
13
Continue on VA 40
14 mi
·
18 min
·
West Gretna Road
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 29 South
15
Merge onto US 29
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
US 29
Toward US 29 South
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward VA 57
17
Turn left onto VA 57
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Halifax Road
18
Continue on VA 57
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Chatham Road
19
Continue on VA 360
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Mountain Road
20
At end of road, turn right onto US 501
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
21
Continue on US 501
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Halifax Road
22
Turn left onto VA 129
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Halifax Road
23
Continue on VA 129
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
24
Turn left onto VA 34
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hodges Street
25
Turn right onto US 360
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
John Randolph Boulevard
26
Continue on US 360
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
James D Hagood Highway
27
Continue on US 360
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
John Randolph Boulevard
28
Turn left onto US 58
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Bill Tuck Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
29
Turn left onto US 58 BUS
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 58 Business
30
Continue on US 58 BUS
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Virginia Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
US 15; US 58 BUS
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.1 miles from Roanoke, VA, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.9 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 26 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.1 miles or 1h 27m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clarksville, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Roanoke, 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 Roanoke, VA
This is one driving day of about 120.1 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Roanoke, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Bill Tuck Highway for about 17.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.1 mi from Roanoke, VA · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.1 miles from Roanoke, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clarksville, VA
The final approach into Clarksville, 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 Clarksville, 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
$18.78 one way
$37.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $20.54 | $41.07 |
| premium | $4.70 | $22.23 | $44.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.52 | $53.03 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.09
Old Franklin Turnpike
(15.6 mi)
$1.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36 | 0 | $12.61 | $5.76 |
| Efficient EV | 30 | 0 | $10.51 | $4.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48 | 0 | $16.81 | $7.69 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Clarksville, VA
Evening in Clarksville on Thursday
Local time
6:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Gretna, VA
60 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 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 54m 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 Roanoke, VA to Clarksville, VA covers 120.1 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bill Tuck Highway, Halifax Road, Old Franklin Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.1 miles from Roanoke, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.78 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 54m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (1st Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 221; US 220 BUS / Franklin Road Southwest): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.3 miles (VA 116 / South Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Roanoke, VA to Clarksville, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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