How far is Massanetta Springs, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Massanetta Springs, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 111 miles (178.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.97 mi
01h 51m
Flight
98.69 mi
158.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.69 mi
Kilometers
158.83 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.97 mi
Kilometers
178.59 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Sat, Nov 7, 1:58 AM EST
Return by in Massanetta Springs
Sat, Nov 7, 3:50 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Massanetta Springs
2026-11-07T00:06
Arrive Roanoke
Sat, Nov 7, 1:58 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Massanetta Springs
9:30 PM EST
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
Buena Vista
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Massanetta Springs
55.4 mi
00h 55m
To Roanoke
55.6 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 17 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
13 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Massanetta Springs and Roanoke.

  1. 1

    Start on Hudson Circle

    80 m · 14 sec · Hudson Circle

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Woodland Drive

    66 m · 11 sec · Woodland Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Massanetta Springs Road

    2979 ft · 1 min · Massanetta Springs Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Spotswood Trail

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Spotswood Trail

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cross Keys Road

    7.6 mi · 10 min · Cross Keys Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Keezletown Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Keezletown Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Weyers Cave Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Weyers Cave Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    43.5 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    47.7 mi · 52 min

  11. 11

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

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

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

    587 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1668 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  17. 17

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Weyers Cave Road
92.7 mi · 84%
Cross Keys Road
7.59 mi · 7%
I 581
5.88 mi · 5%
Keezletown Road
1.83 mi · 2%
Spotswood Trail
1.49 mi · 1%
Massanetta Springs Road
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Weyers Cave Road

Keep slight left

47.7 mi · 00h 52m

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
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
98.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
00h 55m from Massanetta Springs
Leave By
2:46 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Massanetta Springs and Sunny near Roanoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Massanetta Springs to Roanoke?

The road trip is about 111 miles (178.6 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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 55.4 miles from Massanetta Springs and 55.6 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.35 one way or $30.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Massanetta Springs and Sunny near Roanoke.

Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista

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

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

RAIL

Kemper Street station

40 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

43 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

Staunton station

52 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
BUS

Roanoke

72 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Massanetta Springs and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 98.69 mi (158.83 km).

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#1 Massanetta Springs

Massanetta Springs is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.4004000, -78.8341900
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Hudson Circle (-78.833845, 38.400674)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.82 L · about $15.35
Round trip
$30.71
7.84 gal · 29.64 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $15.35 $30.71
Mid-grade $4.41 $17.30 $34.61
Premium $4.82 $18.90 $37.80
Diesel $6.20 $24.29 $48.58

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Massanetta Springs and Roanoke. The current time is 00:06:41.

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.