How far is Roanoke, VA from Amelia Court House, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Amelia Court House, VA is about 125.5 miles (202 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Amelia Court House.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Amelia Court House.
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Start on the route
87 m · 26 sec
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Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
602 ft · 34 sec · 1st Street Southwest
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Turn sharp left onto Franklin Road Southwest
1304 ft · 27 sec · Franklin Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Williamson Road Southeast
990 ft · 36 sec · Williamson Road Southeast
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Continue on Williamson Road Northeast
1009 ft · 37 sec · Williamson Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Kimball Avenue Northeast
1.2 km · 1 min · Kimball Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Orange Avenue Northeast
2.9 mi · 6 min · Orange Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Challenger Avenue Northeast
1.9 mi · 3 min · Challenger Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard
5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard
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Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi · 19 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
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Continue on Blue Ridge Avenue
2951 ft · 42 sec · Blue Ridge Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on US 460 East
79.8 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Turn left onto Holly Farms Road
9.3 mi · 13 min · Holly Farms Road
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Turn left onto Patrick Henry Highway
8.9 mi · 11 min · Patrick Henry Highway
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Turn right onto Amelia Avenue
1042 ft · 36 sec · Amelia Avenue
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Turn right onto Court Street
909 ft · 31 sec · Court Street
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Turn left
31 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Amelia Court House.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 460 East
Keep slight right to continue on US 460 East
79.8 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Roanoke and Mostly Sunny near Amelia Court House.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Amelia Court House?
The road trip is about 125.5 miles (202 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Appomattox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.7 miles from Roanoke and 62.8 miles from Amelia Court House.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.55 one way or $35.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roanoke and Mostly Sunny near Amelia Court House.
Stop Ideas Near Appomattox
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 Appomattox.
Kemper Street station
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Danville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Amelia Court House. Straight-line distance: 107.88 mi (173.61 km).
#1 Roanoke
The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.
| Population | 99,058 |
| Coordinates | 37.2709700, -79.9414300 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amelia Court House
Amelia Court House is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3429300, -77.9805600 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Amelia Court House (-77.98056, 37.34293)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $17.55 | $35.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.62 | $39.24 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.17 | $42.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.91 | $49.83 |
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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