How far is Narrows, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Narrows, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.35 mi
01h 15m
Flight
47.98 mi
77.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.98 mi
Kilometers
77.22 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.35 mi
Kilometers
113.22 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM EDT
Return by in Narrows
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Narrows
2026-04-23T05:21
Arrive Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Narrows
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
Blacksburg
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Narrows
30.4 mi
00h 37m
To Roanoke
39.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
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 Narrows and Roanoke.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Narrows Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Narrows Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Thomas Drive

    872 ft · 21 sec · Thomas Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Virginia Avenue

    17 mi · 22 min · Virginia Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Pandapas Pond Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Pandapas Pond Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Coal Bank Hollow Road

    119 m · 8 sec · Coal Bank Hollow Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Coal Bank Hollow Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Coal Bank Hollow Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Tabor Road

    9.1 mi · 15 min · Mount Tabor Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Newport Road

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Newport Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Catawba Valley Drive

    9 mi · 12 min · Catawba Valley Drive

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Electric Road

    50 m · 3 sec · North Electric Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North Electric Road

    3065 ft · 1 min · North Electric Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1497 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    1832 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

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

    587 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1668 ft · 56 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  22. 22

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Virginia Avenue
17 mi · 24%
Mount Tabor Road
9.06 mi · 13%
Catawba Valley Drive
9.02 mi · 13%
Newport Road
7.69 mi · 11%
I 581
5.83 mi · 8%
Pandapas Pond Road
3.43 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Virginia Avenue

Turn right onto Virginia Avenue

17 mi · 00h 22m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blacksburg
00h 37m from Narrows
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Narrows and Sunny near Roanoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Blacksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Narrows and 39.9 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 48 miles (77.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.82 one way or $19.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Narrows and Sunny near Roanoke.

Stop Ideas Near Blacksburg

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

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

BUS

Blacksburg, VA

291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse
BUS

Roanoke

43 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
RAIL

Alderson

59 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza
RAIL

White Sulphur Springs

63 mi away
315 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Narrows and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 47.98 mi (77.22 km).

Narrows

#1 Narrows

Town in Giles County, Virginia, United States

Population1,949
Coordinates37.3315100, -80.8111900
Altitude471
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-80.81127, 37.331388)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.4 L · about $9.82
Round trip
$19.65
4.96 gal · 18.8 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.82 $19.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.98 $21.97
Premium $4.78 $11.85 $23.70
Diesel $5.62 $13.95 $27.90

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 Narrows and Roanoke. The current time is 05:21:13.

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.