How far is Clarksville, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Clarksville, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 131 miles (210.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
131.05 mi
02h 27m
Flight
88.56 mi
142.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.56 mi
Kilometers
142.52 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.05 mi
Kilometers
210.9 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Thu, Apr 16, 4:23 PM EDT
Return by in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 16, 6:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-16T13:56
Arrive Roanoke
Thu, Apr 16, 4:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
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
Chatham
VA

Town in Virginia

From Clarksville
60.1 mi
01h 13m
To Roanoke
71 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
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 Clarksville and Roanoke.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Virginia Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Virginia Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 58 Business

    3033 ft · 59 sec · Highway 58 Business

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 58

    17.8 mi · 22 min · Highway 58

  4. 4

    Turn right onto John Randolph Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · John Randolph Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hodges Street

    2928 ft · 1 min · Hodges Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Halifax Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Old Halifax Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    81 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Halifax Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Halifax Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    2011 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Mountain Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Mountain Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Chatham Road

    12.9 mi · 19 min · Chatham Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Halifax Road

    14.4 mi · 20 min · Halifax Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward US 29 North

    906 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 40

    1267 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Gretna Road

    13.7 mi · 19 min · West Gretna Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Old Franklin Turnpike

    15.6 mi · 22 min · Old Franklin Turnpike

  20. 20

    Turn right

    7.1 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Jubal Early Highway

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Jubal Early Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on JAE Valley Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · JAE Valley Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Boulevard Southeast

    2965 ft · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Boulevard Southeast

  24. 24

    Continue on Riverland Road Southeast

    809 ft · 28 sec · Riverland Road Southeast

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Riverland Road Southeast

    56 m · 6 sec · Riverland Road Southeast

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Riverland Road Southeast

    2914 ft · 2 min · Riverland Road Southeast

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 9th Street Southeast

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 9th Street Southeast

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Jamison Avenue Southeast

    1920 ft · 35 sec · Jamison Avenue Southeast

  29. 29

    Continue on Elm Avenue Southeast

    1845 ft · 41 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Street

    1546 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  32. 32

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Roanoke.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 58
17.8 mi · 14%
Halifax Road
16.3 mi · 12%
Old Franklin Turnpike
15.6 mi · 12%
West Gretna Road
13.7 mi · 10%
Chatham Road
12.9 mi · 10%
US 29 North
10 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Highway 58

Turn right onto Highway 58

17.8 mi · 00h 23m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
88.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chatham
01h 13m from Clarksville
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clarksville 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 Clarksville to Roanoke?

The road trip is about 131 miles (210.9 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Chatham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Clarksville and 71 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.30 one way or $36.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chatham

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

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

RAIL

Danville

27 mi away
677 Craghead St.
RAIL

Kemper Street station

68 mi away
825 Kemper St
BUS

Roanoke

69 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
RAIL

Burlington

81 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 88.56 mi (142.52 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

Town in Virginia, United States

Population1,169
Coordinates36.6240300, -78.5569400
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Virginia Avenue (-78.557203, 36.624314)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.5 L · about $18.30
Round trip
$36.60
9.24 gal · 35 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.30 $36.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.46 $40.92
Premium $4.78 $22.07 $44.15
Diesel $5.62 $25.98 $51.97

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Roanoke. The current time is 13:56:14.

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.