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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Virginia Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Virginia Avenue
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Continue on Highway 58 Business
3033 ft · 59 sec · Highway 58 Business
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Turn right onto Highway 58
17.8 mi · 22 min · Highway 58
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Turn right onto John Randolph Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · John Randolph Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hodges Street
2928 ft · 1 min · Hodges Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Old Halifax Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Halifax Road
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Take the ramp straight
81 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Halifax Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Halifax Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2011 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Mountain Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Chatham Road
12.9 mi · 19 min · Chatham Road
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Continue on Halifax Road
14.4 mi · 20 min · Halifax Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 29 North
906 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 40
1267 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto West Gretna Road
13.7 mi · 19 min · West Gretna Road
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Continue on Old Franklin Turnpike
15.6 mi · 22 min · Old Franklin Turnpike
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Turn right
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Jubal Early Highway
9.5 mi · 13 min · Jubal Early Highway
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Continue on JAE Valley Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · JAE Valley Road
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Boulevard Southeast
2965 ft · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on Riverland Road Southeast
809 ft · 28 sec · Riverland Road Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Riverland Road Southeast
56 m · 6 sec · Riverland Road Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Riverland Road Southeast
2914 ft · 2 min · Riverland Road Southeast
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Turn right onto 9th Street Southeast
1.2 mi · 3 min · 9th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto Jamison Avenue Southeast
1920 ft · 35 sec · Jamison Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Elm Avenue Southeast
1845 ft · 41 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
1546 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left 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 Clarksville and Roanoke.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chatham.
Danville
Kemper Street station
Roanoke
Burlington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 88.56 mi (142.52 km).
#1 Clarksville
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,169 |
| Coordinates | 36.6240300, -78.5569400 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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