How far is Bealeton, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Bealeton, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 179 miles (288 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.95 mi
03h 04m
Flight
148.87 mi
239.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.87 mi
Kilometers
239.58 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.95 mi
Kilometers
288 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Sun, Apr 12, 9:50 AM EDT
Return by in Bealeton
Sun, Apr 12, 12:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bealeton
2026-04-12T06:46
Arrive Roanoke
Sun, Apr 12, 9:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bealeton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Fishersville
VA

Census designated place

From Bealeton
89.2 mi
01h 32m
To Roanoke
89.7 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bealeton and Roanoke.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bealeton and Roanoke.

  1. 1

    Start on Schoolhouse Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Schoolhouse Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Catlett Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Catlett Road

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto James Madison Highway

    14.6 mi · 18 min · James Madison Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on James Monroe Highway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on North Seminole Trail

    33.8 mi · 48 min · North Seminole Trail

  6. 6

    Continue on Emmet Street North

    1783 ft · 42 sec · Emmet Street North

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 250 West

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West

    2086 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    47.7 mi · 52 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, US 220 Business South: Downtown

    587 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1668 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  17. 17

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bealeton 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
109 mi · 61%
North Seminole Trail
33.8 mi · 19%
James Madison Highway
14.6 mi · 8%
James Monroe Highway
7.82 mi · 4%
I 581
5.88 mi · 3%
US 29 South
3.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left

60.8 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
148.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fishersville
01h 32m from Bealeton
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bealeton and Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bealeton to Roanoke?

The road trip is about 179 miles (288 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Fishersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Bealeton and 89.7 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.99 one way or $49.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bealeton and Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.

Stop Ideas Near Fishersville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fishersville, 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 Fishersville.

RAIL

Staunton station

11 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

42 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

79 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

82 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bealeton and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 148.87 mi (239.58 km).

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#1 Bealeton

Bealeton is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5717900, -77.7638800
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Schoolhouse Road (-77.764112, 38.571639)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.31 gal
23.9 L · about $24.99
Round trip
$49.99
12.62 gal · 47.8 L
Estimated CO2
56.1 kg one way
Round trip: 112.2 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.99 $49.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.95 $55.89
Premium $4.78 $30.15 $60.30
Diesel $5.62 $35.49 $70.97

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bealeton and Roanoke. The current time is 06:46:22.

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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.