How far is Fairlawn, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Fairlawn, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairlawn and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairlawn and Roanoke.
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Start on East Scotland Road
34 m · 5 sec · East Scotland Road
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Continue on East Fairlawn Drive
970 ft · 45 sec · East Fairlawn Drive
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Turn right
1990 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
145 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto East Madison Street
2667 ft · 59 sec · East Madison Street
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Turn right
554 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 Business East, US 220 Business South: Clifton Forge
1153 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto West Ridgeway Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Ridgeway Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1739 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto A Street
1332 ft · 27 sec · A Street
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Continue on Verge Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Verge Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
33.5 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke
5.9 mi · 8 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 Fairlawn and Roanoke.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
33.5 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Fairlawn and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairlawn to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Fincastle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Fairlawn and 26.2 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.71 one way or $15.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Fairlawn and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Fincastle
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 Fincastle.
Roanoke
Clifton Forge
White Sulphur Springs
Blacksburg, VA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairlawn and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 34.98 mi (56.3 km).
#1 Fairlawn
Fairlawn is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.7762400, -79.9820000 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $3.94 | $7.71 | $15.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $9.48 | $18.96 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $12.16 | $24.33 |
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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