How far is Roanoke, VA from East Highland Park, VA?

The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to East Highland Park, VA is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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
188.08 mi
03h 35m
Flight
140.7 mi
226.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.7 mi
Kilometers
226.44 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.08 mi
Kilometers
302.69 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Highland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 1:59 PM EDT
Return by in Roanoke
Sun, Apr 19, 5:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-04-19T10:23
Arrive East Highland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 1:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:50 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
Waynesboro
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Roanoke
94 mi
01h 47m
To East Highland Park
94.1 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 23 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and East Highland Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and East Highland Park.

  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

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue

    953 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 197: Laburnum Avenue

    1082 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Laburnum Avenue

    49 m · 3 sec · West Laburnum Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto West Laburnum Avenue

    3.8 mi · 9 min · West Laburnum Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fenwick Street

    17 m · 3 sec · Fenwick Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fenwick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and East Highland Park.

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
99.3 mi · 53%
I 81 North
77.8 mi · 41%
I 581 North
5.76 mi · 3%
West Laburnum Avenue
3.87 mi · 2%
Williamson Road Northeast
0.31 mi
Franklin Road Southwest
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

99.3 mi · 01h 50m

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
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
140.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesboro
01h 47m from Roanoke
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Roanoke and Rain Showers near East Highland Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to East Highland Park?

The road trip is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94 miles from Roanoke and 94.1 miles from East Highland Park.

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

The direct path is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.30 one way or $52.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Roanoke and Rain Showers near East Highland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Waynesboro

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

18 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

35 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

77 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

88 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and East Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 140.7 mi (226.44 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
East Highland Park

#2 East Highland Park

Census designated place

Population14,796
Coordinates37.5809800, -77.4069300
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: East Highland Park (-77.40693, 37.58098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.64 gal
25.12 L · about $26.30
Round trip
$52.60
13.28 gal · 50.24 L
Estimated CO2
59 kg one way
Round trip: 118 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.30 $52.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.41 $58.82
Premium $4.78 $31.73 $63.45
Diesel $5.62 $37.34 $74.69

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke and East Highland Park. The current time is 10:23:53.

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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.