How far is Clintwood, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Clintwood, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town of the United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clintwood and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clintwood and Roanoke.
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Start on Skeens Avenue
18 m · 10 sec · Skeens Avenue
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Turn left onto Clintwood Main Street
1132 ft · 23 sec · Clintwood Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dickenson Highway
63 m · 3 sec · Dickenson Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Dickenson Highway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Dickenson Highway
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Turn sharp right onto Dante Mountain Road
13.9 mi · 21 min · Dante Mountain Road
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Continue on Dante Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · Dante Road
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Continue on Wise Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wise Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
1416 ft · 50 sec · 4th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Castlewood Drive
823 ft · 24 sec · Castlewood Drive
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Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
111 m · 7 sec · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Continue on US Highway 58 Alternate
6.9 mi · 10 min · US Highway 58 Alternate
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Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
7.8 mi · 11 min · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Turn right
12.7 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2816 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Preston Street Southwest
1006 ft · 33 sec · Preston Street Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bradley Street Southwest
2716 ft · 1 min · Bradley Street Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cummings Street
1 km · 1 min · Cummings Street
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Take the exit slight right
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
62 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke
1832 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 7 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 Clintwood and Roanoke.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Clintwood and Sunny near Roanoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clintwood to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rural Retreat is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.7 miles from Clintwood and 97.7 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.17 one way or $54.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clintwood and Sunny near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Rural Retreat
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 Rural Retreat.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clintwood and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 138.62 mi (223.08 km).
#1 Clintwood
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,264 |
| Coordinates | 37.1501100, -82.4559800 |
| Altitude | 535 |
| 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: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $27.17 | $54.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.38 | $60.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.78 | $65.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.58 | $77.16 |
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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