How far is Crimora, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Crimora, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
100.1 mi
01h 39m
Flight
85.32 mi
137.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.32 mi
Kilometers
137.31 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.1 mi
Kilometers
161.1 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM EDT
Return by in Crimora
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crimora
2026-04-23T01:54
Arrive Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crimora
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
Buena Vista
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Crimora
49.8 mi
00h 49m
To Roanoke
50.3 mi
00h 49m

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
1 to 5 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 Crimora and Roanoke.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on New Hope and Crimora Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · New Hope and Crimora Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Battlefield Road

    966 ft · 27 sec · Battlefield Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Long Meadow Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Long Meadow Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hermitage Road

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Hermitage Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Woodrow Wilson Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Woodrow Wilson Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    33.7 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    47.7 mi · 52 min

  9. 9

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

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

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

    587 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1668 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  15. 15

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crimora 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Woodrow Wilson Parkway
82.3 mi · 82%
I 581
5.88 mi · 6%
New Hope and Crimora Road
4.23 mi · 4%
Hermitage Road
3.9 mi · 4%
Long Meadow Road
1.98 mi · 2%
US 11 South
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Woodrow Wilson Parkway

Keep slight left

47.7 mi · 00h 52m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
85.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
00h 49m from Crimora
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crimora and Sunny near Roanoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Crimora and 50.3 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.98 one way or $27.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista

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

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

RAIL

Kemper Street station

40 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

43 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

Staunton station

52 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
BUS

Roanoke

72 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crimora and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 85.32 mi (137.31 km).

Crimora

#1 Crimora

Census designated place

Population2,209
Coordinates38.1540200, -78.8503000
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: New Hope and Crimora Road (-78.850279, 38.154099)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.37 L · about $13.98
Round trip
$27.96
7.06 gal · 26.74 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.98 $27.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.63 $31.27
Premium $4.78 $16.87 $33.73
Diesel $5.62 $19.85 $39.71

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 Crimora and Roanoke. The current time is 01:54:55.

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.