How far is Roanoke, VA from Lake Monticello, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Lake Monticello, VA is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.8 miles (159 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Independent city 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 Lake Monticello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Lake Monticello.
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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
34.3 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 20 South: Scottsville
1651 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Scottsville Road
1291 ft · 32 sec · Scottsville Road
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Turn left onto Thomas Jefferson Parkway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Thomas Jefferson Parkway
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Continue on Thomas Jefferson Parkway
1354 ft · 26 sec · Thomas Jefferson Parkway
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Continue on Thomas Jefferson Parkway
7.2 mi · 11 min · Thomas Jefferson Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Thomas Jefferson Parkway
6 m · 1 sec · Thomas Jefferson Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Thomas Jefferson Parkway
2225 ft · 47 sec · Thomas Jefferson Parkway
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Turn left onto Monish Drive
58 m · 8 sec · Monish Drive
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Turn right onto Jefferson Drive
1.3 km · 3 min · Jefferson Drive
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Turn left onto Briarwood Road
535 ft · 19 sec · Briarwood Road
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Turn left onto Blackwood Lane
129 m · 16 sec · Blackwood Lane
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Turn right onto Sherwood Drive
1383 ft · 47 sec · Sherwood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sherwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Lake Monticello.
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 81 North
Continue straight
64.7 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Roanoke and Mostly Sunny near Lake Monticello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Lake Monticello?
The road trip is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km) and usually takes 02h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Roanoke and 65.7 miles from Lake Monticello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.8 miles (159 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.38 one way or $36.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roanoke and Mostly Sunny near Lake Monticello.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
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 Buena Vista.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Roanoke
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Lake Monticello. Straight-line distance: 98.83 mi (159.05 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 Lake Monticello
Census-designated place in Virginia, United States
| Population | 9,920 |
| Coordinates | 37.9232000, -78.3347300 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Monticello (-78.33473, 37.9232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 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 | $18.38 | $36.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.55 | $41.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.17 | $44.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.10 | $52.19 |
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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