How far is Roanoke, VA from Daniels, WV?

The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Daniels, WV is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.91 mi
02h 31m
Flight
72.57 mi
116.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.57 mi
Kilometers
116.79 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.91 mi
Kilometers
176.89 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Daniels
Mon, Aug 3, 4:07 PM EDT
Return by in Roanoke
Mon, Aug 3, 6:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-08-03T13:36
Arrive Daniels
Mon, Aug 3, 4:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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

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
Pearisburg
VA

Town of the United States

From Roanoke
54.9 mi
01h 15m
To Daniels
55 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Aug 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
76°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Aug 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 81 South: Salem, Bristol

    2487 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 419: Salem, New Castle

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    77 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Electric Road

    1865 ft · 48 sec · North Electric Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Electric Road

    33 m · 2 sec · North Electric Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Catawba Valley Drive

    9 mi · 12 min · Catawba Valley Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Newport Road

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Newport Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Mount Tabor Road

    9.1 mi · 15 min · Mount Tabor Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Coal Bank Hollow Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Coal Bank Hollow Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pandapas Pond Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Pandapas Pond Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Virginia Avenue

    27.9 mi · 37 min · Virginia Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Big Laurel Highway

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Big Laurel Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    2186 ft · 53 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    19.3 mi · 21 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 48: Ghent, Flat Top

    1514 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Odd Road

    1268 ft · 32 sec · Odd Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Flat Top Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Flat Top Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Ritter Drive

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Ritter Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Burgess Drive

    76 m · 11 sec · Burgess Drive

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Burgess Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Virginia Avenue
27.9 mi · 25%
West Virginia Turnpike
19.3 mi · 18%
Big Laurel Highway
11.6 mi · 11%
Mount Tabor Road
9.06 mi · 8%
Catawba Valley Drive
9.01 mi · 8%
Newport Road
7.69 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Virginia Avenue

Continue on Virginia Avenue

27.9 mi · 00h 37m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
72.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearisburg
01h 15m from Roanoke
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Roanoke and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Daniels.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Pearisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Roanoke and 55 miles from Daniels.

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

The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.37 one way or $30.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Roanoke and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Daniels.

Stop Ideas Near Pearisburg

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

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

BUS

Blacksburg, VA

30 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse
RAIL

Hinton

41 mi away
Front St. and Fifth Ave.
RAIL

Alderson

45 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza
RAIL

White Sulphur Springs

64 mi away
315 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Daniels. Straight-line distance: 72.57 mi (116.79 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
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#2 Daniels

Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia

Population1,881
Coordinates37.7432700, -81.1240800
Altitude724
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Daniels (-81.12408, 37.74327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.68 L · about $15.37
Round trip
$30.74
7.76 gal · 29.36 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.37 $30.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.18 $34.37
Premium $4.78 $18.54 $37.08
Diesel $5.62 $21.82 $43.64

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 · Aug 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Daniels. The current time is 13:36:29.

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.