How far is Bluefield, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Bluefield, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 107 miles (172.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.02 mi
01h 53m
Flight
73.14 mi
117.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.14 mi
Kilometers
117.7 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.02 mi
Kilometers
172.24 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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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 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Thu, Apr 16, 11:45 AM EDT
Return by in Bluefield
Thu, Apr 16, 1:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bluefield
2026-04-16T09:51
Arrive Roanoke
Thu, Apr 16, 11:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bluefield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Pulaski
VA

City in Tennessee, United States

From Bluefield
57.1 mi
00h 56m
To Roanoke
50 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South College Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South College Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    842 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    35.7 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

    62 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  8. 8

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

    1832 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

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

    587 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1668 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  15. 15

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bluefield 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
62 mi · 58%
South College Avenue
45.4 mi · 42%
I 581
5.83 mi · 5%
US 11 South
0.43 mi
Salem Avenue Southeast
0.16 mi
South Jefferson Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

62 mi · 01h 09m

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
73.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pulaski
00h 56m from Bluefield
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bluefield and Mostly Cloudy near Roanoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107 miles (172.2 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Pulaski is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.1 miles from Bluefield and 50 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pulaski

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

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

BUS

Blacksburg, VA

38 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse
RAIL

Hinton

71 mi away
Front St. and Fifth Ave.
RAIL

Alderson

76 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza
BUS

Roanoke

79 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bluefield and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 73.14 mi (117.7 km).

Bluefield

#1 Bluefield

Town in Tazwell County, Virginia, United States

Population4,814
Coordinates37.2526200, -81.2712100
Altitude722
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: South College Avenue (-81.271236, 37.252614)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.3 L · about $14.97
Round trip
$29.95
7.56 gal · 28.6 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.97 $29.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.74 $33.48
Premium $4.78 $18.06 $36.12
Diesel $5.62 $21.26 $42.52

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bluefield and Roanoke. The current time is 09:51:47.

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.