How far is Amelia Court House, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Amelia Court House, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
125.09 mi
02h 17m
Flight
107.88 mi
173.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.88 mi
Kilometers
173.61 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.09 mi
Kilometers
201.32 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Wed, Apr 15, 7:19 AM EDT
Return by in Amelia Court House
Wed, Apr 15, 9:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amelia Court House
2026-04-15T05:01
Arrive Roanoke
Wed, Apr 15, 7:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amelia Court House
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Appomattox
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Amelia Court House
62.5 mi
01h 08m
To Roanoke
62.6 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Amelia Court House and Roanoke.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amelia Court House and Roanoke.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Court Street

    909 ft · 27 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Amelia Avenue

    1042 ft · 36 sec · Amelia Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Patrick Henry Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    928 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Holly Farms Road

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Holly Farms Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    139 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    4 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    29.2 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway

    31.1 mi · 38 min · Richmond Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

    16 mi · 21 min · East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 19 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Challenger Avenue Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · Challenger Avenue Northeast

  15. 15

    Continue on Orange Avenue Northeast

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Orange Avenue Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Williamson Road Northeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · Williamson Road Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  20. 20

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amelia Court House and Roanoke.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Holly Farms Road
42.5 mi · 34%
Richmond Highway
31.1 mi · 25%
East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
16 mi · 13%
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi · 12%
Patrick Henry Highway
8.95 mi · 7%
Blue Ridge Boulevard
5.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Richmond Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway

31.1 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
107.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Appomattox
01h 08m from Amelia Court House
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Amelia Court House and Mostly Clear near Roanoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Amelia Court House to Roanoke?

The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km) and usually takes 02h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Appomattox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.5 miles from Amelia Court House and 62.6 miles from Roanoke.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.47 one way or $34.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amelia Court House and Mostly Clear near Roanoke.

Stop Ideas Near Appomattox

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Appomattox, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Appomattox.

RAIL

Kemper Street station

30 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

81 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Staunton station

91 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Danville

99 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amelia Court House and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 107.88 mi (173.61 km).

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#1 Amelia Court House

Amelia Court House is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.3429300, -77.9805600
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Court Street (-77.980504, 37.34265)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.71 L · about $17.47
Round trip
$34.94
8.82 gal · 33.42 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.47 $34.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.53 $39.06
Premium $4.78 $21.07 $42.14
Diesel $5.62 $24.80 $49.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Amelia Court House and Roanoke. The current time is 05:01:51.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.