How far is Bon Air, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Bon Air, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132 miles (212.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bon Air and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bon Air and Roanoke.
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Start on Rockaway Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Rockaway Road
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Continue on Old Bon Air Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Bon Air Road
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Turn right onto Robious Road
1127 ft · 29 sec · Robious Road
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Turn left onto Sturbridge Drive
989 ft · 39 sec · Sturbridge Drive
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Turn right onto Midlothian Turnpike
8.4 mi · 14 min · Midlothian Turnpike
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Continue on Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway
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Continue on East James Anderson Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway
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Continue on West James Anderson Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway
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Turn slight left onto Mount Rush Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Mount Rush Highway
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Continue on Old Courthouse Road
10 mi · 11 min · Old Courthouse Road
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Take the exit right toward US 460 West, VA 24 West
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
28.9 mi · 36 min · Richmond Highway
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Continue on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
16 mi · 21 min · East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
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Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi · 19 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
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Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard
5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard
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Continue on Challenger Avenue Northeast
2 mi · 4 min · Challenger Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Orange Avenue Northeast
3.1 mi · 7 min · Orange Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Williamson Road Northeast
1.2 km · 2 min · Williamson Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast
849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest
115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest
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Turn left
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
40 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bon Air and Roanoke.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Anderson Highway
Continue on Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Clear leaving Bon Air and Clear near Roanoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bon Air to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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 76.6 miles from Bon Air and 82.8 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132 miles (212.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.76 one way or $43.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Bon Air and Clear near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Appomattox
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Appomattox.
Kemper Street station
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Danville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bon Air and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 132 mi (212.44 km).
#1 Bon Air
Bon Air is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.5248700, -77.5577700 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roanoke
The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.
| Population | 99,058 |
| Coordinates | 37.2709700, -79.9414300 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $3.87 | $21.76 | $43.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $24.54 | $49.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.87 | $53.74 |
| Diesel | $6.17 | $34.66 | $69.32 |
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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