How far is Motley, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Motley, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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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 01h 11m.
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.
Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Motley and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Motley and Roanoke.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Highwayview Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Highwayview Road
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Continue on Main Street
693 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 29 North
838 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 43
1564 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Bedford Avenue
55 m · 4 sec · Bedford Avenue
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Continue on Bedford Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Bedford Highway
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Turn right onto Bishop Creek Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Bishop Creek Road
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Continue on Bishops Creek Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Bishops Creek Road
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Continue on Mentow Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Mentow Drive
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Turn right onto Leesville Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Leesville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Glenwood Drive
2.6 mi · 4 min · Glenwood Drive
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Turn left onto Shingle Block Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Shingle Block Road
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Continue on Stewartsville Road
17.3 mi · 26 min · Stewartsville Road
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Continue on East Washington Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Bypass Road
1659 ft · 32 sec · Bypass Road
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Continue on Hardy Road
1 km · 1 min · Hardy Road
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Continue on East Virginia Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · East Virginia Avenue
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Continue on Dale Avenue Southeast
1 km · 1 min · Dale Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Jamison Avenue Southeast
1.5 km · 2 min · Jamison Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Elm Avenue Southeast
1845 ft · 41 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
1546 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left 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 Motley and Roanoke.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Stewartsville Road
Continue on Stewartsville Road
17.3 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Motley and Sunny near Roanoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Motley to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 23.7 miles from Motley and 27.1 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Motley and 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 Motley and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 35.86 mi (57.71 km).
#1 Motley
Motley is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.0695900, -79.3411400 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.85 | $6.89 | $13.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $8.51 | $17.01 |
| Diesel | $6.15 | $11.01 | $22.03 |
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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