How far is Daniels, WV from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Daniels, WV to Roanoke, VA is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
109.8 mi
02h 31m
Flight
72.57 mi
116.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.57 mi
Kilometers
116.79 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.8 mi
Kilometers
176.7 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Mon, Aug 3, 3:17 PM EDT
Return by in Daniels
Mon, Aug 3, 5:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Daniels
2026-08-03T12:45
Arrive Roanoke
Mon, Aug 3, 3:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Daniels
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
Pearisburg
VA

Town of the United States

From Daniels
54.9 mi
01h 15m
To Roanoke
54.9 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Aug 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
86°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Aug 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Daniels and Roanoke.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Burgess Drive

    76 m · 12 sec · Burgess Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ritter Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Ritter Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Flat Top Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Flat Top Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Odd Road

    1878 ft · 43 sec · Odd Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    19.2 mi · 21 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA

    2374 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Big Laurel Highway

    11.5 mi · 14 min · Big Laurel Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Virginia Avenue

    27.9 mi · 37 min · Virginia Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Pandapas Pond Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Pandapas Pond Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Coal Bank Hollow Road

    119 m · 8 sec · Coal Bank Hollow Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Coal Bank Hollow Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Coal Bank Hollow Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Tabor Road

    9.1 mi · 15 min · Mount Tabor Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Newport Road

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Newport Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Catawba Valley Drive

    9 mi · 12 min · Catawba Valley Drive

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Electric Road

    50 m · 3 sec · North Electric Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto North Electric Road

    3065 ft · 1 min · North Electric Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1497 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

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

    1832 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

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

    587 ft · 17 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    1668 ft · 56 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  27. 27

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Daniels 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
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Virginia Avenue
27.9 mi · 25%
West Virginia Turnpike
19.2 mi · 18%
Big Laurel Highway
11.5 mi · 11%
Mount Tabor Road
9.06 mi · 8%
Catawba Valley Drive
9.02 mi · 8%
Newport Road
7.69 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Virginia Avenue

Continue on Virginia Avenue

27.9 mi · 00h 37m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
72.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearisburg
01h 15m from Daniels
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Daniels and Mostly Sunny then 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 Daniels to Roanoke?

The road trip is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Pearisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Daniels and 54.9 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.37 one way or $30.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Daniels and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roanoke.

Stop Ideas Near Pearisburg

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

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

BUS

Blacksburg, VA

30 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse
RAIL

Hinton

41 mi away
Front St. and Fifth Ave.
RAIL

Alderson

45 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza
RAIL

White Sulphur Springs

64 mi away
315 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Daniels and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 72.57 mi (116.79 km).

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#1 Daniels

Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia

Population1,881
Coordinates37.7432700, -81.1240800
Altitude724
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Daniels (-81.12408, 37.74327)
End: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.67 L · about $15.37
Round trip
$30.74
7.76 gal · 29.34 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.37 $30.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.18 $34.37
Premium $4.78 $18.54 $37.08
Diesel $5.62 $21.82 $43.64

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 West Virginia · Aug 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Daniels and Roanoke. The current time is 12:45:33.

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.