How far is Kilmarnock, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Kilmarnock, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 259.2 miles (417.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.6 miles (318 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kilmarnock and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kilmarnock and Roanoke.
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Start on Waverly Avenue
38 m · 11 sec · Waverly Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Mary Ball Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Mary Ball Road
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Continue on Rappahannock Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Rappahannock Drive
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Continue on Mary Ball Road
7 mi · 11 min · Mary Ball Road
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Turn right onto General Puller Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · General Puller Highway
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Turn left onto Gloucester Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Gloucester Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tidewater Trail
1.3 km · 1 min · Tidewater Trail
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Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · George Washington Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Lewis B Puller Memorial Highway
18.6 mi · 28 min · Lewis B Puller Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, VA 33 West: Richmond
19.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
2434 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville
2936 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left
47.7 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke
5.9 mi · 8 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 Kilmarnock 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.
I 64 West
Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
120 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Kilmarnock and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roanoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kilmarnock to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 259.2 miles (417.2 km) and usually takes 04h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.5 miles from Kilmarnock and 129.7 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.6 miles (318 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.24 one way or $72.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kilmarnock and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Monticello
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 Lake Monticello.
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Staunton station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kilmarnock and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 197.6 mi (318 km).
#1 Kilmarnock
Town in the United States
| Population | 1,400 |
| Coordinates | 37.7104100, -76.3796700 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 417 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $36.24 | $72.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $40.53 | $81.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $43.72 | $87.44 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $51.46 | $102.92 |
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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