How far is Ferrum, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Ferrum, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ferrum and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferrum and Roanoke.
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Start on Franklin Street
1586 ft · 35 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Ferrum Mountain Road
5 mi · 8 min · Ferrum Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ferrum Mountain Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Ferrum Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Callaway Road
725 ft · 18 sec · Callaway Road
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Turn left onto Bethany Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road
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Continue on Dugspur Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Dugspur Road
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Turn left onto London Ridge Road
2084 ft · 34 sec · London Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Dugspur Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Dugspur Road
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Turn left onto Dillons Mill Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Dillons Mill Road
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Continue on Wades Gap Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Wades Gap Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Naff Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Naff Road
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Continue on Token Road
726 ft · 11 sec · Token Road
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Continue on Merriman Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Merriman Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Merriman Road
2672 ft · 51 sec · Merriman Road
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Turn right onto Starkey Road
2385 ft · 58 sec · Starkey Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Starkey Road
43 m · 4 sec · Starkey Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Starkey Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Starkey Road
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Turn right onto Electric Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Electric Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 220 North
867 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Roy L. Webber Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Roy L. Webber Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 24: Elm Avenue, Vinton
627 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Elm Avenue Southeast
1340 ft · 36 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
1546 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left 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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0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ferrum 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.
Wades Gap Road
Continue on Wades Gap Road
5.65 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Ferrum 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 Ferrum to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Boones Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Ferrum and 17.9 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.87 one way or $9.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around Ferrum and Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Boones Mill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The City Market Building
Salem City Hall
Charter Hall at the City Market Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boones Mill.
Roanoke
Blacksburg, VA
Danville
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ferrum and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 24.37 mi (39.22 km).
#1 Ferrum
Census designated place
| Population | 2,043 |
| Coordinates | 36.9229200, -80.0133700 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $3.96 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.92 | $13.84 |
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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