How far is Enon, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Enon, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 167.8 miles (270 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144 miles (231.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.78 mi
03h 05m
Flight
143.98 mi
231.71 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.98 mi
Kilometers
231.71 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.78 mi
Kilometers
270.02 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Sun, Nov 8, 8:07 AM EST
Return by in Enon
Sun, Nov 8, 11:13 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enon
2026-11-08T05:01
Arrive Roanoke
Sun, Nov 8, 8:07 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Enon
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Hampden Sydney
VA

Census designated place

From Enon
83.8 mi
01h 32m
To Roanoke
84 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Hundred Road

    610 ft · 14 sec · East Hundred Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East Hundred Road

    5 mi · 7 min · East Hundred Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Richmond

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 288 North: Chesterfield

    1.1 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 15 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 360 West: Hull Street Road, Amelia

    1240 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Hull Street Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Hull Street Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Patrick Henry Highway

    17.1 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    928 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Holly Farms Road

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Holly Farms Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    139 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    29.2 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway

    31.1 mi · 38 min · Richmond Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

    16 mi · 21 min · East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 19 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Challenger Avenue Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · Challenger Avenue Northeast

  20. 20

    Continue on Orange Avenue Northeast

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Orange Avenue Northeast

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Williamson Road Northeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · Williamson Road Northeast

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  25. 25

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Holly Farms Road
42.5 mi · 25%
Richmond Highway
31.1 mi · 19%
Patrick Henry Highway
17.3 mi · 10%
East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
16 mi · 10%
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi · 9%
Hull Street Road
14.2 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Richmond Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway

31.1 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
144 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hampden Sydney
01h 32m from Enon
Leave By
10:48 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Enon and Partly Cloudy near Roanoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.8 miles (270 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Hampden Sydney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Enon and 84 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 144 miles (231.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.04 one way or $46.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Enon and Partly Cloudy near Roanoke.

Stop Ideas Near Hampden Sydney

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

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

RAIL

Kemper Street station

64 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

88 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Petersburg station

91 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

95 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enon and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 143.98 mi (231.71 km).

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#1 Enon

Enon is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.3307000, -77.3227600
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: East Hundred Road (-77.322845, 37.330644)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.92 gal
22.41 L · about $23.04
Round trip
$46.08
11.84 gal · 44.82 L
Estimated CO2
52.6 kg one way
Round trip: 105.2 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $23.04 $46.08
Mid-grade $4.39 $26.01 $52.02
Premium $4.80 $28.40 $56.80
Diesel $6.18 $36.58 $73.16

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Enon and Roanoke. The current time is 05:01:47.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.