How far is Dryden, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Dryden, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 209 miles (336.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169 miles (271.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Smyth County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dryden and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dryden and Roanoke.
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Start on Dryden Loop
1.4 km · 2 min · Dryden Loop
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Morgan Avenue
1289 ft · 43 sec · East Morgan Avenue
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Turn left onto Woodway Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Woodway Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilderness Road
6 mi · 8 min · Wilderness Road
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Continue on Duff Patt Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Duff Patt Highway
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Turn right onto US Highway 23
4.2 mi · 5 min · US Highway 23
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Continue on Orby Cantrell Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Orby Cantrell Highway
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Continue on US Highway 23
11.4 mi · 15 min · US Highway 23
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Continue on Main Street
1001 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Wadlow Gap Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Wadlow Gap Highway
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Continue on North John B Dennis Highway
686 ft · 14 sec · North John B Dennis Highway
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Turn left onto Bloomingdale Pike
5.1 mi · 9 min · Bloomingdale Pike
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Turn right onto Ollis Bowers Hill Road
109 m · 16 sec · Ollis Bowers Hill Road
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Turn left onto East Stone Drive
9.7 mi · 11 min · East Stone Drive
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Take the exit straight
1329 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
82.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
62 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke
1832 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 7 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 Dryden and Roanoke.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Stone Drive
Merge slight left
82.4 mi · 01h 28m
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 Dryden and Mostly Clear near Roanoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dryden to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 209 miles (336.4 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.3 miles from Dryden and 104.7 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169 miles (271.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.72 one way or $57.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dryden and Mostly Clear near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Marion
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 Marion.
Blacksburg, VA
Hinton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dryden and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 168.96 mi (271.92 km).
#1 Dryden
Dryden is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.7775900, -82.9415500 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| 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: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $3.89 | $28.72 | $57.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $32.43 | $64.86 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $35.40 | $70.80 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $45.60 | $91.20 |
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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