How far is Madison Heights, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Madison Heights, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison Heights and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison Heights and Roanoke.
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Start on Phelps Road
41 m · 6 sec · Phelps Road
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Turn left onto South Amherst Highway
131 m · 20 sec · South Amherst Highway
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Turn left
910 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amherst Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Amherst Highway
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Continue on Lynchburg Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Lynchburg Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 128 West
1192 ft · 43 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Candlers Mountain Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Candlers Mountain Road
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Keep slight right to continue on US 460 West, US 29 South: Roanoke, Danville
1549 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
21.3 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 4 min
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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 Madison Heights 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.
US 460 West
Merge slight left
21.3 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Madison Heights and Patchy Fog 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 Madison Heights to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Madison Heights and 28.8 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Madison Heights and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
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 Bedford.
Kemper Street station
Roanoke
Clifton Forge
Blacksburg, VA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison Heights and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 46.29 mi (74.49 km).
#1 Madison Heights
Madison Heights is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.4309800, -79.1230800 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| 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: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $3.94 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.99 | $17.98 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $9.82 | $19.63 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $12.60 | $25.20 |
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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