How far is Roanoke, VA from Crozet, VA?

The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Crozet, VA is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.78 mi
02h 05m
Flight
87.46 mi
140.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.46 mi
Kilometers
140.76 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.78 mi
Kilometers
173.46 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crozet
Thu, Apr 16, 11:59 AM EDT
Return by in Roanoke
Thu, Apr 16, 2:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-04-16T09:54
Arrive Crozet
Thu, Apr 16, 11:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roanoke
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Buena Vista
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Roanoke
53.9 mi
01h 02m
To Crozet
53.9 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1625 ft · 49 sec · Williamson Road Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 581 North, US 220 North: Lexington, Bristol

    878 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North, US 220 North: Lexington

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    20 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Crozet, Yancey Mills

    1521 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Rockfish Gap Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Rockfish Gap Turnpike

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Crozet Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Crozet Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crozet Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
77.8 mi · 72%
I 64 East
20 mi · 19%
I 581 North
5.76 mi · 5%
Rockfish Gap Turnpike
1.66 mi · 2%
Crozet Avenue
1.38 mi · 1%
Williamson Road Northeast
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Continue straight

64.7 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
87.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
01h 02m from Roanoke
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Roanoke and Mostly Cloudy near Crozet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Roanoke and 53.9 miles from Crozet.

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

The direct path is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.05 one way or $30.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Roanoke and Mostly Cloudy near Crozet.

Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buena Vista, 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 Buena Vista.

RAIL

Kemper Street station

40 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

43 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

Staunton station

52 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
BUS

Roanoke

72 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Crozet. Straight-line distance: 87.46 mi (140.76 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

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

#2 Crozet

Census designated place

Population2,138
Coordinates38.0695800, -78.7005800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Crozet (-78.70058, 38.06958)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.4 L · about $15.05
Round trip
$30.10
7.6 gal · 28.8 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.05 $30.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.83 $33.66
Premium $4.78 $18.16 $36.31
Diesel $5.62 $21.37 $42.74

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Crozet. The current time is 09:54:14.

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.