How far is Roanoke, VA from Loudoun Valley Estates, VA?

The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Loudoun Valley Estates, VA is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
223.26 mi
04h 17m
Flight
177.33 mi
285.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.33 mi
Kilometers
285.39 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.26 mi
Kilometers
359.31 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loudoun Valley Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 7:46 PM EDT
Return by in Roanoke
Fri, Oct 16, 12:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-10-15T15:28
Arrive Loudoun Valley Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 7:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roanoke
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Harrisonburg
VA

The most populous city in Virginia.

From Roanoke
111.6 mi
02h 08m
To Loudoun Valley Estates
111.7 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Loudoun Valley Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Loudoun Valley Estates.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    87 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest

    602 ft · 34 sec · 1st Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Franklin Road Southwest

    1304 ft · 27 sec · Franklin Road Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Williamson Road Southeast

    990 ft · 36 sec · Williamson Road Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Williamson Road Northeast

    1625 ft · 49 sec · Williamson Road Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 581 North, US 220 North: Lexington, Bristol

    878 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North, US 220 North: Lexington

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    39.8 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Haymarket, Leesburg

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Leesburg

    107 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto James Madison Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · James Madison Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on James Monroe Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Monroe Highway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Howsers Branch Drive

    4 m · 1 sec · Howsers Branch Drive

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Howsers Branch Drive

    1866 ft · 46 sec · Howsers Branch Drive

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Little River Turnpike

    2 m · 1 sec · Little River Turnpike

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Little River Turnpike

    2134 ft · 53 sec · Little River Turnpike

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Little River Turnpike

    26 m · 3 sec · Little River Turnpike

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Little River Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Little River Turnpike

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Northstar Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northstar Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Evergreen Mills Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Evergreen Mills Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Loudoun County Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Loudoun County Parkway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Evergreen Ridge Drive

    1132 ft · 29 sec · Evergreen Ridge Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Barnstead Drive

    1611 ft · 1 min · Barnstead Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Broadrun Meadow Circle

    82 m · 12 sec · Broadrun Meadow Circle

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadrun Meadow Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Loudoun Valley Estates.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
157 mi · 70%
I 66 East
40.1 mi · 18%
James Madison Highway
8.11 mi · 4%
I 581 North
5.76 mi · 3%
Little River Turnpike
3.67 mi · 2%
James Monroe Highway
2.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Keep slight left

78.9 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46 mi
177.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrisonburg
02h 08m from Roanoke
Leave By
8:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Roanoke and Rain Showers Likely near Loudoun Valley Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Loudoun Valley Estates?

The road trip is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Harrisonburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.6 miles from Roanoke and 111.7 miles from Loudoun Valley Estates.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 8:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.61 one way or $65.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Roanoke and Rain Showers Likely near Loudoun Valley Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Harrisonburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harrisonburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harrisonburg.

RAIL

Staunton station

38 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

57 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

76 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Clifton Forge

110 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Loudoun Valley Estates. Straight-line distance: 177.33 mi (285.39 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
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#2 Loudoun Valley Estates

Loudoun Valley Estates is a census-designated place in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9808100, -77.5079000
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Loudoun Valley Estates (-77.5079, 38.98081)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.88 gal
29.82 L · about $32.61
Round trip
$65.21
15.76 gal · 59.64 L
Estimated CO2
70 kg one way
Round trip: 140.1 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $32.61 $65.21
Mid-grade $4.63 $36.50 $73.00
Premium $5.01 $39.50 $79.00
Diesel $6.21 $48.95 $97.90

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Loudoun Valley Estates. The current time is 15:28:55.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.