How far is Coeburn, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Coeburn, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
173.8 mi
02h 47m
Flight
140.82 mi
226.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.82 mi
Kilometers
226.63 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.8 mi
Kilometers
279.71 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM EDT
Return by in Coeburn
Thu, Apr 23, 10:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coeburn
2026-04-23T05:12
Arrive Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coeburn
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
Rural Retreat
VA

Town of the United States

From Coeburn
87.2 mi
01h 23m
To Roanoke
86.6 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Coeburn and Roanoke.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street Northeast

    1899 ft · 55 sec · 2nd Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    949 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US 58 Alternate East

    871 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Bull Run Road

    11.2 mi · 16 min · Bull Run Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine

    111 m · 7 sec · Trail of the Lonesome Pine

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 58 Alternate

    6.9 mi · 10 min · US Highway 58 Alternate

  8. 8

    Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Trail of the Lonesome Pine

  9. 9

    Turn right

    12.7 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2816 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Preston Street Southwest

    1006 ft · 33 sec · Preston Street Southwest

  12. 12

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

    2716 ft · 1 min · Bradley Street Southwest

  13. 13

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

    1 km · 1 min · Cummings Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

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

    62 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  18. 18

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

    1832 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

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

    587 ft · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1668 ft · 56 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  25. 25

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coeburn 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cummings Street
65.2 mi · 38%
I 81 North
62 mi · 36%
Bull Run Road
11.2 mi · 6%
Trail of the Lonesome Pine
7.92 mi · 5%
US Highway 58 Alternate
6.91 mi · 4%
I 581
5.83 mi · 3%
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 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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
140.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rural Retreat
01h 23m from Coeburn
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Coeburn and Sunny near Roanoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coeburn to Roanoke?

The road trip is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Rural Retreat is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Coeburn and 86.6 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.28 one way or $48.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coeburn 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 Coeburn and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 140.82 mi (226.63 km).

Coeburn

#1 Coeburn

Town of the United States

Population1,835
Coordinates36.9439900, -82.4640400
Altitude608
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.464084, 36.943809)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.22 L · about $24.28
Round trip
$48.56
12.26 gal · 46.44 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.28 $48.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.15 $54.30
Premium $4.78 $29.29 $58.58
Diesel $5.62 $34.48 $68.95

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 Coeburn and Roanoke. The current time is 05:12:02.

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.