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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
194.45 mi
03h 31m
Flight
138.62 mi
223.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.62 mi
Kilometers
223.08 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.45 mi
Kilometers
312.93 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM EDT
Return by in Clintwood
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clintwood
2026-04-23T00:25
Arrive Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clintwood
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rural Retreat
VA

Town of the United States

From Clintwood
96.7 mi
01h 45m
To Roanoke
97.7 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Skeens Avenue

    18 m · 10 sec · Skeens Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clintwood Main Street

    1132 ft · 23 sec · Clintwood Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dickenson Highway

    63 m · 3 sec · Dickenson Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Dickenson Highway

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Dickenson Highway

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Dante Mountain Road

    13.9 mi · 21 min · Dante Mountain Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Dante Road

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Dante Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Wise Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Wise Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    1416 ft · 50 sec · 4th Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Castlewood Drive

    823 ft · 24 sec · Castlewood Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine

    111 m · 7 sec · Trail of the Lonesome Pine

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 58 Alternate

    6.9 mi · 10 min · US Highway 58 Alternate

  12. 12

    Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Trail of the Lonesome Pine

  13. 13

    Turn right

    12.7 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2816 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Preston Street Southwest

    1006 ft · 33 sec · Preston Street Southwest

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bradley Street Southwest

    2716 ft · 1 min · Bradley Street Southwest

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cummings Street

    1 km · 1 min · Cummings Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

    62 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke

    1832 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, US 220 Business South: Downtown

    587 ft · 17 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    1668 ft · 56 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  29. 29

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clintwood 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
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cummings Street
65.2 mi · 34%
I 81 North
62 mi · 32%
Dante Mountain Road
13.9 mi · 7%
Dante Road
8.87 mi · 5%
Trail of the Lonesome Pine
7.92 mi · 4%
US Highway 58 Alternate
6.91 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.8 mi
138.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rural Retreat
01h 45m from Clintwood
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Blacksburg, VA

85 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse
RAIL

Hinton

94 mi away
Front St. and Fifth Ave.
RAIL

Alderson

108 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Prince

109 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clintwood and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 138.62 mi (223.08 km).

Clintwood

#1 Clintwood

Town of the United States

Population1,264
Coordinates37.1501100, -82.4559800
Altitude535
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Skeens Avenue (-82.455958, 37.150122)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.86 gal
25.97 L · about $27.17
Round trip
$54.34
13.72 gal · 51.94 L
Estimated CO2
61 kg one way
Round trip: 121.9 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clintwood and Roanoke. The current time is 00:25:34.

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.