How far is Kenbridge, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Kenbridge, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenbridge and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenbridge and Roanoke.
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Start on East 6th Avenue
1756 ft · 53 sec · East 6th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on K-V Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · K-V Road
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Continue on Main Street
2541 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
1020 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Tidewater Avenue
2062 ft · 57 sec · Tidewater Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Court Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Court Street
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Continue on Courthouse Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Courthouse Road
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Turn slight right onto Lunenburg County Road
12.7 mi · 19 min · Lunenburg County Road
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Continue on Lunenburg Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Lunenburg Highway
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Take the ramp right
849 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kings Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Kings Highway
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Continue on Kings Highway
87 m · 12 sec · Kings Highway
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Keep slight right
1222 ft · 16 sec
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Keep right to continue on Farmville Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Farmville Highway
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Continue on Farmville Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Farmville Road
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Turn left onto County Line Road
9.3 mi · 13 min · County Line Road
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Continue on County Line Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · County Line Road
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Continue on County Line Road
5.7 mi · 9 min · County Line Road
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Turn sharp right
5 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pamplin Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Pamplin Road
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Turn left onto Richmond Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Richmond Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway
31.1 mi · 38 min · Richmond Highway
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Continue on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
16 mi · 21 min · East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
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Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi · 19 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
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Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard
5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard
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Continue on Challenger Avenue Northeast
2 mi · 4 min · Challenger Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Orange Avenue Northeast
3.1 mi · 7 min · Orange Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Williamson Road Northeast
1.2 km · 2 min · Williamson Road Northeast
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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 Kenbridge and Roanoke.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Richmond Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway
31.1 mi · 00h 38m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenbridge to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Appomattox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Kenbridge and 71.5 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.21 one way or $38.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kenbridge and Chance Rain Showers near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Appomattox
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 Appomattox.
Kemper Street station
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Danville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenbridge and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 102.33 mi (164.68 km).
#1 Kenbridge
Town in Lunenburg County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,195 |
| Coordinates | 36.9620900, -78.1250000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| 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: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $19.21 | $38.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.48 | $42.96 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.17 | $46.35 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.28 | $54.55 |
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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