How far is Roanoke, VA from Glen Allen, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Glen Allen, VA is about 181.7 miles (292.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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 24m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Glen Allen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Glen Allen.
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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
90 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East: Richmond
2123 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Staples Mill Road
2257 ft · 42 sec · Staples Mill Road
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Turn left onto Mountain Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Hamilton Road
13 m · 4 sec · Hamilton Road
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Turn right
10 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Glen Allen.
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
90 mi · 01h 38m
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 Sunny leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Glen Allen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Glen Allen?
The road trip is about 181.7 miles (292.4 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Fishersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Roanoke and 90.9 miles from Glen Allen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.39 one way or $50.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roanoke and Sunny near Glen Allen.
Stop Ideas Near Fishersville
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 Fishersville.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Glen Allen. Straight-line distance: 136.29 mi (219.34 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 Glen Allen
Town in Alabama, USA
| Population | 14,774 |
| Coordinates | 37.6659800, -77.5063700 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glen Allen (-77.50637, 37.66598)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $25.39 | $50.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.39 | $56.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.63 | $61.25 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.05 | $72.10 |
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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