How far is Glasgow, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Glasgow, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 46.6 miles (75 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glasgow and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glasgow and Roanoke.
-
1
Start on the route
76 m · 20 sec
-
2
Turn right onto Anderson Street
65 m · 9 sec · Anderson Street
-
3
Turn left onto Blue Ridge Road
984 ft · 33 sec · Blue Ridge Road
-
4
Turn right onto Rockbridge Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Rockbridge Road
-
5
Continue on Wert Faulkner Highway
4.4 mi · 7 min · Wert Faulkner Highway
-
6
Continue on Wert Faulkner Highway
38 m · 2 sec · Wert Faulkner Highway
-
7
Turn left onto South Lee Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Lee Highway
-
8
Turn right
996 ft · 22 sec
-
9
Take the ramp left
19.2 mi · 21 min
-
10
Continue straight
12.8 mi · 15 min
-
11
Take the exit slight left toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke
5.9 mi · 8 min
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, US 220 Business South: Downtown
587 ft · 17 sec
-
13
Keep slight left
1668 ft · 56 sec
-
14
Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast
849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast
-
15
Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street
-
16
Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest
115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest
-
17
Turn left
35 m · 14 sec
-
18
Turn left
40 m · 10 sec
-
19
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glasgow and Roanoke.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Lee Highway
Take the ramp left
19.2 mi · 00h 21m
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 Sunny leaving Glasgow and Mostly Cloudy near Roanoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glasgow to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 46.6 miles (75 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 23.3 miles from Glasgow and 23.3 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Glasgow and Mostly Cloudy 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 Glasgow and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 36.81 mi (59.24 km).
#1 Glasgow
Town in Virginia
| Population | 1,107 |
| Coordinates | 37.6340200, -79.4503100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.84 | $15.67 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.22 | $18.45 |
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 · Apr 16, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.