How far is Roanoke, VA from Bracey, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Bracey, VA is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Bracey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Bracey.
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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
566 ft · 14 sec · Franklin Road Southwest
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
870 ft · 39 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Elm Avenue Southeast
1850 ft · 37 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Jamison Avenue Southeast
130 m · 7 sec · Jamison Avenue Southeast
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Keep slight right to continue on Bullitt Avenue Southeast
1425 ft · 28 sec · Bullitt Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto 9th Street Southeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · 9th Street Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Riverland Road Southeast
2663 ft · 2 min · Riverland Road Southeast
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Turn slight right
13.5 mi · 20 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Booker T Washington Highway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Booker T Washington Highway
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Turn left onto Old Franklin Turnpike
15.6 mi · 22 min · Old Franklin Turnpike
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Continue on West Gretna Road
13.5 mi · 18 min · West Gretna Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 29 South
1412 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 29 South
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 57
725 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Halifax Road
14.5 mi · 20 min · Halifax Road
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Continue on Chatham Road
12.9 mi · 19 min · Chatham Road
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Continue on Mountain Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2011 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Halifax Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Halifax Road
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Turn left onto Old Halifax Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Halifax Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Hodges Street
2877 ft · 1 min · Hodges Street
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Turn right onto John Randolph Boulevard
2085 ft · 40 sec · John Randolph Boulevard
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Continue on James D Hagood Highway
1572 ft · 32 sec · James D Hagood Highway
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Continue on John Randolph Boulevard
2202 ft · 44 sec · John Randolph Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bill Tuck Highway
18.1 mi · 23 min · Bill Tuck Highway
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Continue on Clarksville Bypass
3.6 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on Clarksville Bypass
19.2 mi · 25 min · Clarksville Bypass
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn sharp left onto Red Lawn Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Red Lawn Road
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Bracey Drive
837 ft · 37 sec · Bracey Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bracey Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Bracey.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Clarksville Bypass
Keep slight right to continue on Clarksville Bypass
19.2 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Bracey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Bracey?
The road trip is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Ridgeway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Roanoke and 75.2 miles from Bracey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.46 one way or $40.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roanoke and Sunny near Bracey.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgeway
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 Ridgeway.
Danville
Kemper Street station
Burlington
Roanoke
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Bracey. Straight-line distance: 109.62 mi (176.41 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 Bracey
Bracey is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.5995900, -78.1430500 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bracey (-78.14305, 36.59959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $3.86 | $20.46 | $40.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $23.06 | $46.12 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $25.28 | $50.55 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $32.63 | $65.26 |
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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