How far is Loudoun Valley Estates, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Loudoun Valley Estates, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 224.6 miles (361.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
224.64 mi
03h 43m
Flight
177.33 mi
285.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.33 mi
Kilometers
285.39 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.64 mi
Kilometers
361.52 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Thu, Oct 15, 6:11 PM EDT
Return by in Loudoun Valley Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 9:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loudoun Valley Estates
2026-10-15T14:27
Arrive Roanoke
Thu, Oct 15, 6:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loudoun Valley Estates
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Harrisonburg
VA

The most populous city in Virginia.

From Loudoun Valley Estates
111.5 mi
01h 51m
To Roanoke
113.2 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Loudoun Valley Estates and Roanoke.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Loudoun Valley Estates and Roanoke.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadrun Meadow Circle

    82 m · 15 sec · Broadrun Meadow Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Barnstead Drive

    1565 ft · 1 min · Barnstead Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Evergreen Ridge Drive

    1182 ft · 27 sec · Evergreen Ridge Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Loudoun County Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Loudoun County Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Evergreen Mills Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Evergreen Mills Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northstar Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northstar Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Little River Turnpike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Little River Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Little River Turnpike

    31 m · 3 sec · Little River Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Little River Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Little River Turnpike

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Little River Turnpike

    41 m · 4 sec · Little River Turnpike

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Little River Turnpike

    2124 ft · 53 sec · Little River Turnpike

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Howsers Branch Drive

    57 m · 7 sec · Howsers Branch Drive

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Howsers Branch Drive

    1869 ft · 47 sec · Howsers Branch Drive

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward James Monroe Highway

    62 m · 3 sec · James Monroe Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto James Monroe Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Monroe Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · James Madison Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Front Royal

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 43 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke

    108.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    47.7 mi · 52 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, US 220 Business South: Downtown

    587 ft · 17 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    1668 ft · 56 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  28. 28

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Loudoun Valley Estates 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
30 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
157 mi · 70%
I 66 West
40.1 mi · 18%
James Madison Highway
7.93 mi · 4%
I 581
5.88 mi · 3%
Little River Turnpike
3.68 mi · 2%
James Monroe Highway
2.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke

109 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
177.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrisonburg
01h 51m from Loudoun Valley Estates
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Loudoun Valley Estates and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Roanoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Loudoun Valley Estates to Roanoke?

The road trip is about 224.6 miles (361.5 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Harrisonburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.5 miles from Loudoun Valley Estates and 113.2 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.81 one way or $65.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Loudoun Valley Estates and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Roanoke.

Stop Ideas Near Harrisonburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harrisonburg, 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 Harrisonburg.

RAIL

Staunton station

38 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

57 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

76 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Clifton Forge

110 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loudoun Valley Estates and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 177.33 mi (285.39 km).

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#1 Loudoun Valley Estates

Loudoun Valley Estates is a census-designated place in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9808100, -77.5079000
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadrun Meadow Circle (-77.507625, 38.980844)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.93 gal
30.01 L · about $32.81
Round trip
$65.63
15.86 gal · 60.02 L
Estimated CO2
70.5 kg one way
Round trip: 140.9 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $32.81 $65.63
Mid-grade $4.63 $36.73 $73.46
Premium $5.01 $39.75 $79.51
Diesel $6.21 $49.26 $98.52

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Loudoun Valley Estates and Roanoke. The current time is 14:27:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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