How far is Roanoke, VA from Courtland, VA?

The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Courtland, VA is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.26 mi
04h 34m
Flight
163.13 mi
262.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.13 mi
Kilometers
262.53 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.26 mi
Kilometers
336.77 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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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 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Courtland
Thu, Apr 23, 9:48 AM EDT
Return by in Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-04-23T05:13
Arrive Courtland
Thu, Apr 23, 9:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roanoke
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Farmville
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Roanoke
104.5 mi
02h 17m
To Courtland
104.7 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Courtland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Courtland.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    87 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest

    602 ft · 34 sec · 1st Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Franklin Road Southwest

    1304 ft · 27 sec · Franklin Road Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Williamson Road Southeast

    990 ft · 36 sec · Williamson Road Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Williamson Road Northeast

    1009 ft · 37 sec · Williamson Road Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Kimball Avenue Northeast

    1.2 km · 1 min · Kimball Avenue Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Orange Avenue Northeast

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Orange Avenue Northeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Challenger Avenue Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Challenger Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 19 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Blue Ridge Avenue

    2951 ft · 42 sec · Blue Ridge Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 460 East

    89 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    42.9 mi · 55 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 95 North, US 460 East: Petersburg, Norfolk

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount NC, Norfolk

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301, VA 35, VA 156: Courtland

    1245 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Courtland Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Courtland Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Jerusalem Plank Road

    17.7 mi · 24 min · Jerusalem Plank Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Plank Road

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Plank Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Courtland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 460 East
132 mi · 63%
Jerusalem Plank Road
17.7 mi · 8%
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi · 7%
I 95 South
10.5 mi · 5%
Plank Road
10.2 mi · 5%
I 85 North
6.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 460 East

Keep slight right to continue on US 460 East

89 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.2 mi
163.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmville
02h 17m from Roanoke
Leave By
7:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Courtland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Courtland?

The road trip is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Farmville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Roanoke and 104.7 miles from Courtland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 163.1 miles (262.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.23 one way or $58.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roanoke and Sunny near Courtland.

Stop Ideas Near Farmville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Farmville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmville.

RAIL

Kemper Street station

69 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

82 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Petersburg station

85 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

86 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Courtland. Straight-line distance: 163.13 mi (262.53 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Courtland

#2 Courtland

Town

Population1,214
Coordinates36.7162600, -77.0680200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Courtland (-77.06802, 36.71626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.38 gal
27.95 L · about $29.23
Round trip
$58.46
14.76 gal · 55.9 L
Estimated CO2
65.6 kg one way
Round trip: 131.2 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.23 $58.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.69 $65.37
Premium $4.78 $35.26 $70.52
Diesel $5.62 $41.51 $83.01

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Courtland. The current time is 05:13:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.