How far is Asheville, NC from Roanoke County, VA?
The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Roanoke County, VA is about 242 miles (389.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Asheville and Roanoke County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville and Roanoke County.
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Start on the route
14 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Marcellus Street
40 m · 8 sec · Marcellus Street
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Turn right onto Merrimon Avenue
32 m · 5 sec · Merrimon Avenue
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Turn straight
77 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street
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Take the ramp right
1885 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
23.3 mi · 28 min
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Continue on James H. Quillen Parkway
45.7 mi · 55 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Bristol
2667 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
99.9 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
55.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 112, SR 619: Salem
1468 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Wildwood Road
2301 ft · 46 sec · Wildwood Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · West 4th Street
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Continue on Roanoke Boulevard
1396 ft · 29 sec · Roanoke Boulevard
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Turn right
820 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Roanoke Boulevard
2983 ft · 1 min · Roanoke Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Electric Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · South Electric Road
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Turn right onto Brambleton Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Brambleton Avenue
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Continue on Bent Mountain Road
1 mi · 2 min · Bent Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Ran Lynn Drive
1578 ft · 50 sec · Ran Lynn Drive
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Turn left onto Poage Valley Road
2954 ft · 1 min · Poage Valley Road
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Turn right onto Corntassel Lane
1.4 km · 3 min · Corntassel Lane
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Keep slight right to continue on Masons View Lane
572 ft · 25 sec · Masons View Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Masons View Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheville and Roanoke County.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 North
Merge slight left
99.9 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Asheville and Rain Showers Likely near Roanoke County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asheville to Roanoke County?
The road trip is about 242 miles (389.4 km) and usually takes 04h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Glade Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.9 miles from Asheville and 121 miles from Roanoke County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.06 one way or $64.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Asheville and Rain Showers Likely near Roanoke County.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Roanoke County. Straight-line distance: 178.09 mi (286.61 km).
#1 Asheville
The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
| Population | 92,852 |
| Coordinates | 35.6009500, -82.5540200 |
| Altitude | 649 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roanoke County
County in Virginia, United States
| Population | 94,509 |
| Coordinates | 37.2090700, -80.0508500 |
| Altitude | 456 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roanoke County (-80.05085, 37.20907)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.75 | $32.06 | $64.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $36.12 | $72.25 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $39.50 | $78.99 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $48.84 | $97.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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