How far is Gretna, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Gretna, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 50 miles (80.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gretna and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gretna and Roanoke.
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Start on Northside Drive
772 ft · 19 sec · Northside Drive
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Continue on Center Street
1045 ft · 29 sec · Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Huffmond Street
106 m · 10 sec · Huffmond Street
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Turn right onto Henry Street
2753 ft · 1 min · Henry Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Leftwich Street
1080 ft · 27 sec · Leftwich Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Gretna Road
13.7 mi · 19 min · West Gretna Road
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Continue on Old Franklin Turnpike
15.6 mi · 22 min · Old Franklin Turnpike
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Turn right
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Jubal Early Highway
9.5 mi · 13 min · Jubal Early Highway
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Continue on JAE Valley Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · JAE Valley Road
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Boulevard Southeast
2965 ft · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on Riverland Road Southeast
809 ft · 28 sec · Riverland Road Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Riverland Road Southeast
56 m · 6 sec · Riverland Road Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Riverland Road Southeast
2914 ft · 2 min · Riverland Road Southeast
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Turn right onto 9th Street Southeast
1.2 mi · 3 min · 9th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto Jamison Avenue Southeast
1920 ft · 35 sec · Jamison Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Elm Avenue Southeast
1845 ft · 41 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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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gretna 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.
Old Franklin Turnpike
Continue on Old Franklin Turnpike
15.6 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Gretna and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Gretna to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 50 miles (80.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Rocky Mount is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Gretna and 23.1 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.97 one way or $13.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Gretna and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Rocky Mount
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 Rocky Mount.
Roanoke
Blacksburg, VA
Danville
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gretna and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 38.87 mi (62.55 km).
#1 Gretna
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,179 |
| Coordinates | 36.9537500, -79.3589100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
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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