How far is Blackstone, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Blackstone, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
130.57 mi
02h 26m
Flight
107.84 mi
173.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.84 mi
Kilometers
173.55 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.57 mi
Kilometers
210.14 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Wed, Apr 22, 11:47 PM EDT
Return by in Blackstone
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blackstone
2026-04-22T21:20
Arrive Roanoke
Wed, Apr 22, 11:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blackstone
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 Blackstone
65.2 mi
01h 13m
To Roanoke
65.4 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Broad Street

    21 m · 7 sec · East Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Barco Road

    1112 ft · 24 sec · Barco Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North West Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North West Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Cottage Road

    140 m · 15 sec · Cottage Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 460 West: Burkeville

    1173 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue on East Colonial Trail

    7.5 mi · 11 min · East Colonial Trail

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on West Colonial Trail Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    29.2 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway

    31.1 mi · 38 min · Richmond Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

    16 mi · 21 min · East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 19 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Challenger Avenue Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · Challenger Avenue Northeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Orange Avenue Northeast

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Orange Avenue Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Williamson Road Northeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · Williamson Road Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  22. 22

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blackstone 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Colonial Trail Highway
42.3 mi · 32%
Richmond Highway
31.1 mi · 24%
East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
16 mi · 12%
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi · 11%
East Colonial Trail
7.49 mi · 6%
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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
107.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Appomattox
01h 13m from Blackstone
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blackstone and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roanoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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 65.2 miles from Blackstone and 65.4 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.26 one way or $36.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blackstone and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Blackstone and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 107.84 mi (173.55 km).

Blackstone

#1 Blackstone

Town in Virginia

Population3,304
Coordinates37.0804300, -77.9972300
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broad Street (-77.997285, 37.080328)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.44 L · about $18.26
Round trip
$36.52
9.22 gal · 34.88 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.26 $36.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.42 $40.84
Premium $4.78 $22.03 $44.05
Diesel $5.62 $25.93 $51.85

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Blackstone and Roanoke. The current time is 21:20:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.