Trip from Roanoke, VA to Cloverdale, VA

Q: How long is the trip from Roanoke, VA to Cloverdale, VA?

The drive from Roanoke, VA to Cloverdale, VA covers 9.9 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Orange Avenue Northeast, Cloverdale Road, Challenger Avenue Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 4.9 miles from Roanoke, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Roanoke, VA to Cloverdale, VA?

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

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Roanoke, VA to Cloverdale, VA?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Booker T Washington National Monument.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

19m

Distance

9.9 mi

16 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 17m ★

6 AM

0h 19m

8 AM

0h 22m

10 AM

0h 20m

12 PM

0h 20m

3 PM

0h 20m

5 PM

0h 22m

8 PM

0h 18m

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

This short 9.9-mile drive from Roanoke, VA, to Cloverdale, VA, is a quick 19-minute trip primarily using local roads. With a projected fuel cost of just $2, it's an economical option for a brief excursion within the Southeast region. This route is perfect as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The drive feels like a local exploration, marked by frequent turns rather than long, straight stretches. Its compact nature means you can easily fit it into a day's itinerary without feeling rushed.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway mileage to speak of. You'll navigate through communities using roads like Orange Avenue Northeast, Cloverdale Road, and Challenger Avenue Northeast. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.9 miles on Orange Avenue Northeast. This means you'll be engaging with the road frequently, with plenty of opportunities to adjust your course as you move through the area. It's a distinctly non-highway experience, offering a more grounded perspective of the local landscape.

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

There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Orange Avenue Northeast is the longest continuous segment at about 2.9 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 around 0.1 miles in near 1st Street Southwest.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 7 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 0.4 miles (US 221; US 220 BUS; VA 116 / Williamson Road Southeast): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

5

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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

4

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 221; US 220 BUS; VA 116 / Williamson Road Southeast

Turn left onto US 221; US 220 BUS; VA 116 / Williamson Road Southeast

Navigation decision point

4

1.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 221; US 460; US 220 Alt / Orange Avenue Northeast

Turn right onto US 221; US 460; US 220 Alt / Orange Avenue Northeast

Navigation decision point

5

6.1 mi into trip | ~13m in | US 220 Alt / Cloverdale Road

Turn left onto US 220 Alt / Cloverdale Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Orange Avenue Northeast	2.9 mi	6m
Cloverdale Road	2.2 mi	3m
Challenger Avenue Northeast	1.6 mi	3m
Read Mountain Road	1.6 mi	2m
Kimball Avenue Northeast	0.7 mi	1m
Franklin Road Southwest	0.2 mi	<1m
Williamson Road Northeast	0.2 mi	<1m
Williamson Road Southeast	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Orange Avenue Northeast — 2.9 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke, VA and Cloverdale, 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

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Franklin Road Southwest

4

Turn left onto US 221; US 220 BUS; VA 116

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Williamson Road Southeast

5

Continue on US 11; US 221; US 220 BUS; VA 116

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Williamson Road Northeast

6

Turn right onto Kimball Avenue Northeast

0.7 mi · 1 min · Kimball Avenue Northeast

7

Turn right onto US 221; US 460; US 220 Alt

2.9 mi · 6 min · Orange Avenue Northeast

8

Continue on US 221; US 460; US 220 Alternate

1.6 mi · 3 min · Challenger Avenue Northeast

9

Turn left onto US 220 Alt

2.2 mi · 3 min · Cloverdale Road

Use the left lane.

10

Turn left onto SR 654

1.6 mi · 2 min · Read Mountain Road

11

Arrive at destination

SR 654

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.55 one way

$3.10 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$1.69	$3.39
premium	$4.70	$1.83	$3.66
diesel	$5.61	$2.19	$4.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	3	$1.04	$0.48
Efficient EV	2.5	$0.87	$0.40
EV Truck/SUV	4	$1.39	$0.63

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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 16, 2026

Origin

Roanoke, VA

Night in Roanoke on Thursday

Local time

11:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cloverdale, VA

Night in Cloverdale on Thursday

Local time

11:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

19m 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 Cloverdale, VA covers 9.9 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Orange Avenue Northeast, Cloverdale Road, Challenger Avenue Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 4.9 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 $1.55 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 19m drive. You will face about 7 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 0.4 miles (US 221; US 220 BUS; VA 116 / Williamson Road Southeast): Navigation decision point.

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

Yes. Nearby national parks include Booker T Washington National Monument.

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