How far is Dahlgren, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Dahlgren, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 243.8 miles (392.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174 miles (280 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dahlgren and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dahlgren and Roanoke.
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Start on Twelfth Street
30 m · 5 sec · Twelfth Street
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Turn right onto Potomac Drive
1788 ft · 1 min · Potomac Drive
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Turn slight left onto Dahlgren Road
10.7 mi · 17 min · Dahlgren Road
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Turn right onto Kings Highway
15 mi · 20 min · Kings Highway
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Turn straight onto VA 3 West, Culpeper
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Lafayette Boulevard
1069 ft · 42 sec · Lafayette Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lafayette Boulevard
32 m · 2 sec · Lafayette Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Lafayette Boulevard
2.7 mi · 6 min · Lafayette Boulevard
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Continue on Courthouse Road
6 mi · 10 min · Courthouse Road
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Continue on Courthouse Bypass
1.5 km · 1 min · Courthouse Bypass
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Continue on Lake Anna Parkway
4 mi · 6 min · Lake Anna Parkway
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Continue on Courthouse Road
12 mi · 16 min · Courthouse Road
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Continue on New Bridge Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · New Bridge Road
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Turn right
28 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
58 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Zachary Taylor Highway
90 m · 7 sec · Zachary Taylor Highway
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Turn right onto Mansfield Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Mansfield Road
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Turn right onto Goldmine Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Goldmine Road
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Turn left onto Bibb Store Road
5.9 mi · 8 min · Bibb Store Road
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Continue on Fredericksburg Avenue
2075 ft · 1 min · Fredericksburg Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
834 ft · 19 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Courthouse Road
8.7 mi · 13 min · Courthouse Road
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Take the ramp right
1523 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
85.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Keep slight left
47.7 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, US 220 Business South: Downtown
587 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
1668 ft · 56 sec
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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 Dahlgren and Roanoke.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Courthouse Road
Merge slight left
85.7 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Dahlgren and Sunny near Roanoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dahlgren to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 243.8 miles (392.3 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Crozet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from Dahlgren and 135.2 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174 miles (280 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.8 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 9:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.06 one way or $68.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dahlgren and Sunny near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Crozet
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 Crozet.
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Culpeper station
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dahlgren and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 173.96 mi (279.96 km).
#1 Dahlgren
Census-designated place in King George County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,653 |
| Coordinates | 38.3312400, -77.0510900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 392 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $34.06 | $68.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $38.09 | $76.18 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $41.09 | $82.18 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $48.37 | $96.73 |
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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