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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
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 Brandon Road
12 m · 7 sec · Brandon Road
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Turn right onto Pulaski Avenue
1230 ft · 60 sec · Pulaski Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Peppers Ferry Boulevard
2311 ft · 55 sec · Peppers Ferry Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lee Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1456 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Grove Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Grove Avenue
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Turn right onto Tyler Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Tyler Avenue
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Continue on Tyler Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Tyler Road
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Turn left
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
34 mi · 39 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shawsville.
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Roanoke
White Sulphur Springs
Alderson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairlawn and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 36.06 mi (58.03 km).
#1 Fairlawn
Fairlawn is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.1484600, -80.5783900 |
| Altitude | 585 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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