How far is Crewe, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Crewe, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.61 mi
02h 07m
Flight
100.26 mi
161.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.26 mi
Kilometers
161.35 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.61 mi
Kilometers
192.49 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM EDT
Return by in Crewe
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crewe
2026-04-23T00:41
Arrive Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crewe
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
Lynchburg
VA

The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.

From Crewe
59.8 mi
01h 03m
To Roanoke
59.8 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
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 Crewe and Roanoke.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Virginia Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · East Virginia Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on East Colonial Trail Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Colonial Trail Highway

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on West Colonial Trail Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    29.2 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway

    31.1 mi · 38 min · Richmond Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

    16 mi · 21 min · East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 19 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Challenger Avenue Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · Challenger Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Orange Avenue Northeast

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Orange Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Williamson Road Northeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · Williamson Road Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crewe and Roanoke.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Colonial Trail Highway
42.3 mi · 35%
Richmond Highway
31.1 mi · 26%
East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
16 mi · 13%
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi · 12%
Blue Ridge Boulevard
5.49 mi · 5%
Orange Avenue Northeast
3.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
100.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lynchburg
01h 03m from Crewe
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crewe and Sunny near Roanoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Lynchburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Crewe and 59.8 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.72 one way or $33.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crewe and Sunny near Roanoke.

Stop Ideas Near Lynchburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Kemper Street station

2 mi away
825 Kemper St
BUS

Roanoke

72 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
RAIL

Clifton Forge

75 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

Staunton station

82 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crewe and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 100.26 mi (161.35 km).

Crewe

#1 Crewe

Town of the United States

Population2,116
Coordinates37.1732100, -78.1233300
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: US 460 (-78.123353, 37.173236)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.98 L · about $16.72
Round trip
$33.43
8.44 gal · 31.96 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.72 $33.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.69 $37.38
Premium $4.78 $20.16 $40.33
Diesel $5.62 $23.73 $47.47

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 Crewe and Roanoke. The current time is 00:41:01.

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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.