How far is Lexington, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Lexington, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 132 miles (212.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Roanoke.
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Start on Lexington Lane
132 m · 21 sec · Lexington Lane
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Turn right onto Buffalo River Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Buffalo River Road
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Continue on Simmons Gap Road
2540 ft · 51 sec · Simmons Gap Road
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Turn left onto Buck Mountain Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Buck Mountain Road
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Continue on Earlysville Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Earlysville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Earlysville Road
43 m · 3 sec · Earlysville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Earlysville Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Earlysville Road
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Turn right onto Hydraulic Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Hydraulic Road
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Turn right onto Georgetown Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Georgetown Road
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Turn left onto Barracks Road
1841 ft · 55 sec · Barracks Road
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Take the ramp right
755 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West
2086 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
60.8 mi · 1 hr 6 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 Lexington 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
60.8 mi · 01h 06m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lexington and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roanoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 132 miles (212.5 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Lexington and 66.7 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.46 one way or $36.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
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 Buena Vista.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Roanoke
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 102.25 mi (164.55 km).
#1 Lexington
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 7,279 |
| Coordinates | 38.1973500, -78.4822300 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| 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: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.64 | $41.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.27 | $44.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.21 | $52.42 |
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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