How far is Fairlawn, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Fairlawn, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (58 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.5 mi
00h 55m
Flight
36.06 mi
58.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.06 mi
Kilometers
58.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.5 mi
Kilometers
76.45 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Fri, Nov 6, 10:26 AM EST
Return by in Fairlawn
Fri, Nov 6, 11:21 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairlawn
2026-11-06T09:31
Arrive Roanoke
Fri, Nov 6, 10:26 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairlawn
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shawsville
VA

Census designated place

From Fairlawn
23.9 mi
00h 27m
To Roanoke
23.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
73°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Brandon Road

    12 m · 7 sec · Brandon Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pulaski Avenue

    1230 ft · 60 sec · Pulaski Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Peppers Ferry Boulevard

    2311 ft · 55 sec · Peppers Ferry Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lee Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1456 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Grove Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Tyler Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tyler Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Tyler Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Tyler Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    34 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

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

    1832 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

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

    587 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1668 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  18. 18

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tyler Road
36.2 mi · 76%
I 581
5.83 mi · 12%
Tyler Avenue
1.96 mi · 4%
Lee Highway
1.11 mi · 2%
Grove Avenue
0.77 mi · 2%
Peppers Ferry Boulevard
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tyler Road

Merge slight left

34 mi · 00h 39m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shawsville
00h 27m from Fairlawn
Leave By
4:40 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy 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 47.5 miles (76.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Shawsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Fairlawn and 23.6 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (58 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:40 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fairlawn and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.

Stop Ideas Near Shawsville

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

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

BUS

Blacksburg, VA

16 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse
BUS

Roanoke

31 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
RAIL

White Sulphur Springs

69 mi away
315 West Main Street
RAIL

Alderson

71 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairlawn and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 36.06 mi (58.03 km).

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#1 Fairlawn

Fairlawn is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.1484600, -80.5783900
Altitude585
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Brandon Road (-80.578382, 37.148455)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.35 L · about $6.61
Round trip
$13.22
3.36 gal · 12.7 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $6.61 $13.22
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.44 $14.88
Premium $4.84 $8.12 $16.25
Diesel $6.21 $10.43 $20.85

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairlawn and Roanoke. The current time is 09:31:31.

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.