How far is Roanoke, VA from Covington, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Covington, VA is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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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 Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Covington.
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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
1.6 mi · 3 min · Challenger Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Cloverdale Road
5 mi · 7 min · Cloverdale Road
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Continue on Roanoke Road
8.5 mi · 12 min · Roanoke Road
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Continue on Botetourt Road
23.8 mi · 33 min · Botetourt Road
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Continue on Market Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Market Avenue
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Continue on Douthat Road
920 ft · 25 sec · Douthat Road
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Turn left
12.8 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 154: Covington, Hot Springs
754 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
34 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto South Durant Road
1949 ft · 49 sec · South Durant Road
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Continue on South Craig Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · South Craig Avenue
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Continue on West Locust Street
675 ft · 19 sec · West Locust Street
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Turn left onto North Lexington Avenue
107 m · 9 sec · North Lexington Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1653 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Covington.
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.
Botetourt Road
Continue on Botetourt Road
23.8 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Roanoke and Isolated Rain Showers near Covington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Covington?
The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Fincastle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Roanoke and 30.4 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Roanoke and Isolated Rain Showers near Covington.
Stop Ideas Near Fincastle
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Covington. Straight-line distance: 36.21 mi (58.28 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 Covington
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 5,639 |
| Coordinates | 37.7934600, -79.9939500 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
End: Covington (-79.99395, 37.79346)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.52 | $17.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.52 | $19.04 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.27 | $20.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
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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