How far is Roanoke, VA from Kenbridge, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Kenbridge, VA is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
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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Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Kenbridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Kenbridge.
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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
1009 ft · 37 sec · Williamson Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Kimball Avenue Northeast
1.2 km · 1 min · Kimball Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Orange Avenue Northeast
2.9 mi · 6 min · Orange Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Challenger Avenue Northeast
1.9 mi · 3 min · Challenger Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard
5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard
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Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi · 19 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
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Continue on Blue Ridge Avenue
2951 ft · 42 sec · Blue Ridge Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on US 460 East
54.8 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Turn right onto Pamplin Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Pamplin Road
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Turn right onto Thomas Jefferson Highway
5 mi · 8 min · Thomas Jefferson Highway
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Turn sharp left onto County Line Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · County Line Road
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Keep slight right to continue on County Line Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Line Road
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Continue on County Line Road
11.9 mi · 16 min · County Line Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Farmville Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Farmville Road
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Continue on Farmville Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Farmville Highway
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Continue on Farmville Highway
38 m · 4 sec · Farmville Highway
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Keep slight right
999 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kings Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Kings Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 40: Keysville, Victoria
785 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Lunenburg Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Lunenburg Highway
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Continue on Lunenburg County Road
12.7 mi · 19 min · Lunenburg County Road
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Turn straight onto Courthouse Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Courthouse Road
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Continue on Court Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Court Street
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Turn right onto Tidewater Avenue
2062 ft · 57 sec · Tidewater Avenue
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Continue straight
1020 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
2541 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Continue on K-V Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · K-V Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Avenue
1756 ft · 50 sec · West 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Kenbridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 460 East
Keep slight right to continue on US 460 East
54.8 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Roanoke and Chance Rain Showers near Kenbridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Kenbridge?
The road trip is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Appomattox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Roanoke and 66.1 miles from Kenbridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.46 one way or $36.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Roanoke and Chance Rain Showers near Kenbridge.
Stop Ideas Near Appomattox
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 Appomattox.
Kemper Street station
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Danville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Kenbridge. Straight-line distance: 102.33 mi (164.68 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 Kenbridge
Town in Lunenburg County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,195 |
| Coordinates | 36.9620900, -78.1250000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenbridge (-78.125, 36.96209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.64 | $41.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.27 | $44.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.21 | $52.42 |
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
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