How far is Colonial Heights, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Colonial Heights, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colonial Heights and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colonial Heights and Roanoke.
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Start on the route
78 m · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Ellerslie Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East Ellerslie Avenue
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Turn right onto Conduit Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Conduit Road
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Turn left onto West Roslyn Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Roslyn Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South
117 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
6.6 mi · 8 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
1060 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Airport Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Airport Street
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Continue on New Cox Road
23 mi · 27 min · New Cox Road
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Continue on East Colonial Trail Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail Highway
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Continue on East Colonial Trail Road
6.9 mi · 8 min · East Colonial Trail Road
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Continue on East Colonial Trail
7.5 mi · 11 min · East Colonial Trail
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Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on West Colonial Trail Highway
11.6 mi · 15 min · West Colonial Trail Highway
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Keep slight left
29.2 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway
31.1 mi · 38 min · Richmond Highway
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Continue on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
16 mi · 21 min · East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
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Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi · 19 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
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Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard
5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard
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Continue on Challenger Avenue Northeast
2 mi · 4 min · Challenger Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Orange Avenue Northeast
3.1 mi · 7 min · Orange Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Williamson Road Northeast
1.2 km · 2 min · Williamson Road Northeast
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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 Colonial Heights and Roanoke.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Richmond Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway
31.1 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Colonial Heights and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roanoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colonial Heights to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Hampden Sydney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Colonial Heights and 85.1 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 10:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.69 one way or $47.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Colonial Heights and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Hampden Sydney
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 Hampden Sydney.
Kemper Street station
Charlottesville Union Station
Petersburg station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colonial Heights and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 139.34 mi (224.24 km).
#1 Colonial Heights
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,820 |
| Coordinates | 37.2680400, -77.4072600 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $23.69 | $47.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.49 | $52.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.57 | $57.14 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.63 | $67.26 |
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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