How far is Roanoke, VA from Kilmarnock, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Kilmarnock, VA is about 259.9 miles (418.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.6 miles (318 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
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.
Census-designated place 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 Kilmarnock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Kilmarnock.
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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
22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
18.5 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 33: West Point
19.5 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto George Washington Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · George Washington Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tidewater Trail
1.2 km · 1 min · Tidewater Trail
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Turn right onto Gloucester Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Gloucester Road
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Turn right onto General Puller Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · General Puller Highway
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Turn left onto Greys Point Road
7 mi · 11 min · Greys Point Road
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Continue on Rappahannock Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Rappahannock Drive
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Continue on Mary Ball Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Mary Ball Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Waverly Avenue
38 m · 6 sec · Waverly Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Waverly Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Kilmarnock.
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.
Sunny leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Kilmarnock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Kilmarnock?
The road trip is about 259.9 miles (418.3 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Lake Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.8 miles from Roanoke and 130.1 miles from Kilmarnock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.6 miles (318 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.3 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 6:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.32 one way or $72.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roanoke and Sunny near Kilmarnock.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Monticello
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 Lake Monticello.
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Staunton station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Kilmarnock. Straight-line distance: 197.6 mi (318 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 Kilmarnock
Town in the United States
| Population | 1,400 |
| Coordinates | 37.7104100, -76.3796700 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kilmarnock (-76.37967, 37.71041)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 418 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $36.32 | $72.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $40.61 | $81.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $43.81 | $87.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $51.57 | $103.14 |
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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