How far is Buchanan, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Buchanan, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buchanan and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buchanan and Roanoke.
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Start on the route
33 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lee Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Lee Highway
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Take the ramp left
708 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
18.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, US 220 Business South: Downtown
587 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
1668 ft · 56 sec
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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 Buchanan and Roanoke.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lee Highway
Merge slight left
18.1 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Buchanan 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 Buchanan to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Troutville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Buchanan and 14.7 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.12 one way or $8.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Buchanan and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Troutville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The City Market Building
Town of Buchanan
Charter Hall at the City Market Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Troutville.
Roanoke
Clifton Forge
Blacksburg, VA
White Sulphur Springs
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buchanan and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 22.8 mi (36.7 km).
#1 Buchanan
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,182 |
| Coordinates | 37.5273600, -79.6797600 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.96 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
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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