How far is Passapatanzy, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Passapatanzy, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 203.2 miles (327 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160 miles (257.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.16 mi
03h 38m
Flight
160.03 mi
257.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.03 mi
Kilometers
257.54 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.16 mi
Kilometers
326.96 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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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 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Fri, Nov 6, 10:21 PM EST
Return by in Passapatanzy
Sat, Nov 7, 2:00 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passapatanzy
2026-11-06T18:42
Arrive Roanoke
Fri, Nov 6, 10:21 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:42 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Passapatanzy
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Waynesboro
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Passapatanzy
99.7 mi
01h 49m
To Roanoke
103.5 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph N
Destination
73°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Caledon Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Caledon Road

  2. 2

    Continue on White Oak Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · White Oak Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ferry Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Ferry Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Kings Highway

    2063 ft · 47 sec · Kings Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1357 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Blue and Gray Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Blue and Gray Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lafayette Boulevard

    1069 ft · 42 sec · Lafayette Boulevard

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lafayette Boulevard

    32 m · 2 sec · Lafayette Boulevard

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Lafayette Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Lafayette Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Courthouse Road

    6 mi · 10 min · Courthouse Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Courthouse Bypass

    1.5 km · 1 min · Courthouse Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Lake Anna Parkway

    4 mi · 6 min · Lake Anna Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Courthouse Road

    12 mi · 16 min · Courthouse Road

  14. 14

    Continue on New Bridge Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · New Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    28 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    58 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Zachary Taylor Highway

    90 m · 7 sec · Zachary Taylor Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mansfield Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Mansfield Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Goldmine Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Goldmine Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bibb Store Road

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Bibb Store Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Fredericksburg Avenue

    2075 ft · 1 min · Fredericksburg Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    834 ft · 19 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Courthouse Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Courthouse Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp right

    1523 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    85.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    47.7 mi · 52 min

  27. 27

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

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  28. 28

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

    587 ft · 17 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    1668 ft · 56 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  33. 33

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Courthouse Road
160 mi · 79%
I 581
5.88 mi · 3%
Bibb Store Road
5.88 mi · 3%
White Oak Road
4.13 mi · 2%
Lake Anna Parkway
4.01 mi · 2%
New Bridge Road
3.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Courthouse Road

Merge slight left

85.7 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
160 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesboro
01h 49m from Passapatanzy
Leave By
9:42 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Passapatanzy 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 Passapatanzy to Roanoke?

The road trip is about 203.2 miles (327 km) and usually takes 03h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.7 miles from Passapatanzy and 103.5 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 160 miles (257.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.08 one way or $56.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Passapatanzy and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.

Stop Ideas Near Waynesboro

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

18 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

35 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

77 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

88 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passapatanzy and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 160.03 mi (257.54 km).

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#1 Passapatanzy

Passapatanzy is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.2973500, -77.3141500
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Caledon Road (-77.314224, 38.297227)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.17 gal
27.14 L · about $28.08
Round trip
$56.17
14.34 gal · 54.28 L
Estimated CO2
63.7 kg one way
Round trip: 127.4 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $28.08 $56.17
Mid-grade $4.41 $31.65 $63.30
Premium $4.82 $34.57 $69.13
Diesel $6.20 $44.43 $88.85

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 Passapatanzy and Roanoke. The current time is 18:42:49.

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.