How far is Massanutten, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Massanutten, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
118.4 mi
02h 02m
Flight
102.48 mi
164.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.48 mi
Kilometers
164.92 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.4 mi
Kilometers
190.54 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM EDT
Return by in Massanutten
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Massanutten
2026-04-23T02:31
Arrive Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Massanutten
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
Buena Vista
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Massanutten
59.2 mi
01h 01m
To Roanoke
59.2 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Massanutten Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Massanutten Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Resort Drive

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Resort Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Spotswood Trail

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Spotswood Trail

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cross Keys Road

    7.6 mi · 10 min · Cross Keys Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Keezletown Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Keezletown Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Weyers Cave Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Weyers Cave Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    43.5 mi · 47 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    47.7 mi · 52 min

  10. 10

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

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

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

    587 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1668 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Massanutten 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Weyers Cave Road
92.7 mi · 78%
Cross Keys Road
7.6 mi · 6%
Spotswood Trail
6.67 mi · 6%
I 581
5.88 mi · 5%
Keezletown Road
1.83 mi · 2%
Resort Drive
1.61 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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
102.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
01h 01m from Massanutten
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Massanutten and Sunny near Roanoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Massanutten to Roanoke?

The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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 59.2 miles from Massanutten and 59.2 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.56 one way or $33.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Massanutten 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 Massanutten and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 102.48 mi (164.92 km).

Massanutten

#1 Massanutten

Census designated place

Population2,291
Coordinates38.4095700, -78.7378000
Altitude518
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Massanutten Drive (-78.73654, 38.408342)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.81 L · about $16.56
Round trip
$33.11
8.36 gal · 31.62 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.56 $33.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.51 $37.03
Premium $4.78 $19.97 $39.94
Diesel $5.62 $23.51 $47.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Massanutten and Roanoke. The current time is 02:31:44.

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.