How far is Roanoke, VA from Cedar Bluff, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Cedar Bluff, VA is about 147 miles (236.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 54m.
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.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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
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
1625 ft · 49 sec · Williamson Road Northeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 581 North, US 220 North: Lexington, Bristol
878 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Salem, Bristol
2487 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight right
69.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.
27.1 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: Bluefield
1332 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto John Nash Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · John Nash Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward US 460 West: Bluefield
1374 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Big Laurel Highway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Big Laurel Highway
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Continue on Governor G C Peery Highway
27.2 mi · 35 min · Governor G C Peery Highway
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Take the exit slight right
118 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor George C Peery Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Governor George C Peery Highway
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Turn right onto East Cedar Valley Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · East Cedar Valley Drive
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Turn right onto Indian Creek Road
723 ft · 15 sec · Indian Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Indian Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Cedar Bluff.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 South
Merge slight right
69.1 mi · 01h 17m
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 Roanoke and Partly Sunny 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 147 miles (236.6 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Wytheville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Roanoke and 73.6 miles from Cedar Bluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.33 one way or $40.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roanoke and Partly Sunny near Cedar Bluff.
Stop Ideas Near Wytheville
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 Wytheville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Cedar Bluff. Straight-line distance: 100.85 mi (162.31 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
Cedar Bluff is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.0876100, -81.7590000 |
| Altitude | 598 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Bluff (-81.759, 37.08761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $3.92 | $20.33 | $40.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $22.91 | $45.82 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $25.02 | $50.04 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $32.16 | $64.31 |
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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