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Trip from Roanoke, VA to Springville, VA

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

122.6 mi

197 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

19 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 13m ★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 17m

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

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Roanoke, VA

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Downtown Springville, VA, VA

Springville, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Roanoke, VA to Springville, VA covers 122.6 miles and takes about 2h 23m 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 77, Big Laurel Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 69.1 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.17 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

61.3 miles from Roanoke, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 23m highway drive covering 122.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 81 and I 77. The longest continuous stretch is about 69.1 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 18 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 69.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and I 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 1st Street Southwest.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 122.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 0.9 miles (US 220 BUS): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

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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

7
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 220 BUS

Take the ramp onto US 220 BUS toward I 581 North, US 220 North: Lexington, Bristol

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 581 North, US 220 North: Lexington, Br...
9
6.7 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 81 South: Salem, Bristol

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 1S Toward I 81 South: Salem, Bristol
8
77.6 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | I 77

Keep slight right at fork onto I 77 toward I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Roanoke, VA and Springville, VA, road signs point toward Bristol and Charleston W. Va..

Bristol

6.7 mi in | ~11m

Charleston W. Va.

77.6 mi in | ~1h 29m | via I 77

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 69.1 mi 1h 16m
I 77 28.4 mi 31m
Big Laurel Highway 9.9 mi 11m
I 581 5.6 mi 7m
Governor G C Peery Highway 4.8 mi 6m
John Nash Boulevard 2.5 mi 2m
US 52 0.5 mi 1m
Williamson Road Northeast 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 69.1 mi, about 1h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Williamson Road Northeast
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the ramp onto US 220 BUS

0.2 mi · 35 sec · US 220 BUS
Toward I 581 North, US 220 North: Lexington, Bristol Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto I 581; US 220

5.6 mi · 7 min · I 581; US 220
Use the straight lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 38 sec
Exit 1S Toward I 81 South: Salem, Bristol Use the slight left lane.
9

Merge onto I 81

69 mi · 1 hr 16 min · I 81
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on I 77; I 81; US 52

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 77; I 81; US 52
Use the straight lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 77

27 mi · 30 min · I 77
Toward I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va. Use the slight right lane.
12

Take the exit onto US 52

0.3 mi · 1 min · US 52
Exit 1 Toward US 52 North: Bluefield
13

Turn right onto US 52

2.5 mi · 2 min · John Nash Boulevard
14

Take the exit onto US 52

0.3 mi · 37 sec · US 52
Toward US 460 West: Bluefield
15

Merge onto US 52; US 460; US 52 Truck

9.9 mi · 11 min · Big Laurel Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
16

Continue on US 19; US 460

4.8 mi · 6 min · Governor G C Peery Highway
17

Turn right onto SR 680

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Hurt Road
18

Arrive at destination

SR 680

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 61.3 miles from Roanoke, VA, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.1 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.3 miles or 1h 11m 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 55m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Roanoke, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 122.6 miles and 2h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Roanoke, 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 I 81 for about 69.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 61.3 mi from Roanoke, VA · 1h 11m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Winston-Salem, NC

61 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Winston-Salem, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.3 miles from Roanoke, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.1 miles.

Arriving in Springville, VA

The final approach into Springville, 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 Springville, 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

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
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.17 one way

$38.34 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $20.96 $41.93
premium $4.70 $22.69 $45.38
diesel $5.61 $27.07 $54.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

19 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Roanoke, VA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Salem, VA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Salem, VA - Tesla Supercharger

Salem, VA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Roanoke, VA

Roanoke, VA

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wytheville - Tesla Supercharger

Wytheville, VA

Tesla

6 DCFC

Cave Spring Corners

Roanoke, VA

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Magic City Ford Lincoln Roanoke - DCFC

Roanoke, VA

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Shelor Motor Mile

Christiansburg, VA

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Tesla: 4 EV Connect: 3 eVgo Network: 2 Non-Networked: 2 ChargePoint Network: 2 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 Blink Network: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 RED_E: 1 CIRCLE_K: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.8 0 $12.87 $5.88
Efficient EV 30.7 0 $10.73 $4.90
EV Truck/SUV 49 0 $17.16 $7.85

Gas CO2

43 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Roanoke, VA

Late night in Roanoke on Wednesday

Local time

12:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springville, VA

Late night in Springville on Wednesday

Local time

12:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°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

23 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 23m 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 Springville, VA covers 122.6 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, I 77, Big Laurel Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.3 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 $19.17 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 122.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 0.9 miles (US 220 BUS): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Roanoke, VA and Springville, VA, road signs point toward Bristol and Charleston W. Va..

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