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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
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
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Independent city in Virginia, United States
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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.
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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 right to continue on I 81 North, US 220 North: Lexington
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
64.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
99.3 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue
953 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 197: Laburnum Avenue
1082 ft · 28 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Laburnum Avenue
49 m · 3 sec · West Laburnum Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Laburnum Avenue
3.8 mi · 9 min · West Laburnum Avenue
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Turn right onto Fenwick Street
17 m · 3 sec · Fenwick Street
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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.
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 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.
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.
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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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waynesboro.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
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).
#1 Roanoke
The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.
| Population | 99,058 |
| Coordinates | 37.2709700, -79.9414300 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Highland Park
Census designated place
| Population | 14,796 |
| Coordinates | 37.5809800, -77.4069300 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Highland Park (-77.40693, 37.58098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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