How far is Dooms, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Dooms, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
99.25 mi
01h 39m
Flight
82.85 mi
133.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.85 mi
Kilometers
133.34 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.25 mi
Kilometers
159.73 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
Fri, Apr 17, 12:29 AM EDT
Return by in Dooms
Fri, Apr 17, 2:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dooms
2026-04-16T22:50
Arrive Roanoke
Fri, Apr 17, 12:29 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
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dooms
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 Dooms
49.6 mi
00h 49m
To Roanoke
49.6 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Eastside Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Eastside Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on North Delphine Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · North Delphine Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    996 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    39.4 mi · 43 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    47.7 mi · 52 min

  6. 6

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

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

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

    587 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1668 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  12. 12

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Delphine Avenue
91.3 mi · 92%
I 581
5.88 mi · 6%
Eastside Highway
1.25 mi · 1%
US 11 South
0.43 mi
Salem Avenue Southeast
0.16 mi
South Jefferson Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

North Delphine Avenue

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 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
00h 49m from Dooms
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dooms and Mostly Cloudy near Roanoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.7 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 49.6 miles from Dooms and 49.6 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.86 one way or $27.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dooms and Mostly Cloudy 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 Dooms and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 82.85 mi (133.34 km).

Dooms

#1 Dooms

Census designated place

Population1,327
Coordinates38.1090200, -78.8575200
Altitude385
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Eastside Highway (-78.857505, 38.109018)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
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
3.5 gal
13.26 L · about $13.86
Round trip
$27.73
7 gal · 26.52 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.86 $27.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.50 $31.00
Premium $4.78 $16.72 $33.45
Diesel $5.62 $19.68 $39.37

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Dooms and Roanoke. The current time is 22:50:39.

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.