How far is Edinburg, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Edinburg, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
142.62 mi
02h 16m
Flight
130.66 mi
210.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.66 mi
Kilometers
210.27 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.62 mi
Kilometers
229.52 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Sat, Apr 18, 9:14 AM EDT
Return by in Edinburg
Sat, Apr 18, 11:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edinburg
2026-04-18T06:57
Arrive Roanoke
Sat, Apr 18, 9:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edinburg
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
Stuarts Draft
VA

Census designated place

From Edinburg
71.3 mi
01h 08m
To Roanoke
71.3 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1602 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Valley Pike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Valley Pike

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Middle Road

    2489 ft · 1 min · South Middle Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1189 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    85.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    47.7 mi · 52 min

  7. 7

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

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

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

    587 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1668 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  13. 13

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edinburg 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Middle Road
134 mi · 94%
I 581
5.88 mi · 4%
Old Valley Pike
1.46 mi · 1%
US 11 South
0.43 mi
South Main Street
0.3 mi
Salem Avenue Southeast
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

South Middle Road

Merge slight left

85.7 mi · 01h 33m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
130.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stuarts Draft
01h 08m from Edinburg
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Edinburg and Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Stuarts Draft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Edinburg and 71.3 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.92 one way or $39.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Edinburg and Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.

Stop Ideas Near Stuarts Draft

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

14 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

47 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

70 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

74 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edinburg and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 130.66 mi (210.27 km).

Edinburg

#1 Edinburg

Town in Virginia, United States

Population1,078
Coordinates38.8209500, -78.5658500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-78.565855, 38.820981)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.05 L · about $19.92
Round trip
$39.85
10.06 gal · 38.1 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.92 $39.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.28 $44.56
Premium $4.78 $24.03 $48.07
Diesel $5.62 $28.29 $56.58

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Edinburg and Roanoke. The current time is 06:57:55.

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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.