How far is Roanoke, VA from Dryden, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Dryden, VA is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169 miles (271.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Smyth County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Dryden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Dryden.
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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 left
73.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11W South: Kingsport
1616 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Ollis Bowers Hill Road
109 m · 22 sec · Ollis Bowers Hill Road
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Turn left onto Bloomingdale Pike
5.1 mi · 9 min · Bloomingdale Pike
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Turn right onto North John B Dennis Highway
778 ft · 14 sec · North John B Dennis Highway
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Continue on Wadlow Gap Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Wadlow Gap Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
1352 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 23
11.4 mi · 15 min · US Highway 23
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Continue on Orby Cantrell Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Orby Cantrell Highway
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Continue on US Highway 23
4.2 mi · 5 min · US Highway 23
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Turn left onto Duff Patt Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Duff Patt Highway
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Continue on Wilderness Road
6 mi · 8 min · Wilderness Road
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp right
52 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Morgan Avenue
1122 ft · 32 sec · East Morgan Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Dryden Loop
1.5 km · 2 min · Dryden Loop
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dryden Loop
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Dryden.
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
Keep slight left
73.9 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Dryden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Dryden?
The road trip is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Roanoke and 104.9 miles from Dryden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169 miles (271.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.76 one way or $57.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Roanoke and Sunny near Dryden.
Stop Ideas Near Marion
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 Marion.
Blacksburg, VA
Hinton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Dryden. Straight-line distance: 168.96 mi (271.92 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 Dryden
Dryden is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.7775900, -82.9415500 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dryden (-82.94155, 36.77759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $28.76 | $57.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $32.47 | $64.94 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $35.45 | $70.90 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $45.66 | $91.33 |
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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