How far is Roanoke, VA from Cedar Bluff, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Cedar Bluff, VA is about 1 miles (1.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 0.6 miles (0.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 05m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Cedar Bluff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Cedar Bluff.
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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
1624 ft · 33 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Elm Avenue Southeast
79 m · 13 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto 5th Street Southeast
1000 ft · 36 sec · 5th Street Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Cedar Bluff.
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.
Elm Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto Elm Avenue Southeast
0.31 mi · 33 sec
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog leaving Roanoke and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Cedar Bluff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Cedar Bluff?
The road trip is about 1 miles (1.6 km) and usually takes 00h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.5 miles from Roanoke and 0.5 miles from Cedar Bluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 0.6 miles (0.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.12 one way or $0.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Roanoke and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Cedar Bluff.
Stop Ideas Near Vinton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The City Market Building
Salem City Hall
Charter Hall at the City Market Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vinton.
Roanoke
Blacksburg, VA
Clifton Forge
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Cedar Bluff. Straight-line distance: 0.58 mi (0.94 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 Cedar Bluff
Town in Virginia
| Population | 998 |
| Coordinates | 37.2640300, -79.9353200 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: 5th Street Southeast (-79.935211, 37.264005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) |
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 | $0.12 | $0.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.13 | $0.27 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $0.15 | $0.29 |
| Diesel | $6.22 | $0.19 | $0.37 |
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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