How far is Lawrenceville, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Lawrenceville, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
156.29 mi
02h 58m
Flight
120.87 mi
194.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.87 mi
Kilometers
194.52 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.29 mi
Kilometers
251.52 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Fri, Apr 17, 5:33 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrenceville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrenceville
2026-04-17T02:34
Arrive Roanoke
Fri, Apr 17, 5:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrenceville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Appomattox
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Lawrenceville
78 mi
01h 29m
To Roanoke
78.2 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
85°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrenceville and Roanoke.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceville and Roanoke.

  1. 1

    Start on West Hicks Street

    3 m · 5 sec · West Hicks Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    614 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    993 ft · 34 sec · West Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Windsor Avenue

    2475 ft · 1 min · Windsor Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Christanna Highway

    18.8 mi · 27 min · Christanna Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Brunswick Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Brunswick Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    2732 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Amelia Avenue

    1107 ft · 35 sec · South Amelia Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Church Street

    3036 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Nottoway Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Old Nottoway Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight

    1175 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto East Colonial Trail

    7.4 mi · 11 min · East Colonial Trail

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on West Colonial Trail Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    29.2 mi · 35 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway

    31.1 mi · 38 min · Richmond Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

    16 mi · 21 min · East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 19 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

  20. 20

    Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Challenger Avenue Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · Challenger Avenue Northeast

  22. 22

    Continue on Orange Avenue Northeast

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Orange Avenue Northeast

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Williamson Road Northeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · Williamson Road Northeast

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  27. 27

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrenceville and Roanoke.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Colonial Trail Highway
42.3 mi · 27%
Richmond Highway
31.1 mi · 20%
Christanna Highway
18.8 mi · 12%
East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
16 mi · 10%
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi · 9%
East Colonial Trail
7.36 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
120.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Appomattox
01h 29m from Lawrenceville
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lawrenceville 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 Lawrenceville to Roanoke?

The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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 78 miles from Lawrenceville and 78.2 miles from Roanoke.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.86 one way or $43.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lawrenceville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.

Stop Ideas Near Appomattox

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Appomattox, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Appomattox.

RAIL

Kemper Street station

30 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

81 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Staunton station

91 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Danville

99 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrenceville and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 120.87 mi (194.52 km).

Lawrenceville

#1 Lawrenceville

Town in Virginia, United States

Population1,003
Coordinates36.7576500, -77.8469400
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: East Hicks Street (-77.846963, 36.757786)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.88 L · about $21.86
Round trip
$43.73
11.04 gal · 41.76 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.86 $43.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.45 $48.90
Premium $4.78 $26.37 $52.75
Diesel $5.62 $31.04 $62.09

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrenceville and Roanoke. The current time is 02:34:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.