How far is Patrick Springs, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Patrick Springs, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Patrick Springs and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Patrick Springs and Roanoke.
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Start on Dogwood Road
31 m · 9 sec · Dogwood Road
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Turn left onto Spring Road
1 km · 2 min · Spring Road
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Turn left onto Jeb Stuart Highway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Jeb Stuart Highway
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Continue on A. L. Philpott Highway
8.5 mi · 11 min · A. L. Philpott Highway
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Take the exit straight toward US 220 North
977 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto William F Stone Highway
13.5 mi · 17 min · William F Stone Highway
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Continue on Virgil H Goode Highway
12.4 mi · 17 min · Virgil H Goode Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Virgil H Goode Highway
23 mi · 34 min · Virgil H Goode Highway
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Continue on Roy L. Webber Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Roy L. Webber Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 24: Elm Avenue, Vinton
627 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Elm Avenue Southeast
1340 ft · 36 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 Patrick Springs and Roanoke.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Virgil H Goode Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Virgil H Goode Highway
23 mi · 00h 34m
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 Patrick 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 Patrick Springs to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Stanleytown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Patrick Springs and 36.4 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Patrick Springs and Sunny near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Stanleytown
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 Stanleytown.
Danville
Roanoke
Blacksburg, VA
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Patrick Springs and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 45.67 mi (73.5 km).
#1 Patrick Springs
Census designated place
| Population | 1,845 |
| Coordinates | 36.6418000, -80.1950500 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $3.96 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.38 | $22.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.28 | $24.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.45 | $28.91 |
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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