How far is Roanoke, VA from Marshall, VA?

The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Marshall, VA is about 191.6 miles (308.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158 miles (254.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.56 mi
03h 34m
Flight
158.02 mi
254.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.02 mi
Kilometers
254.31 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.56 mi
Kilometers
308.28 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshall
Sat, Nov 7, 6:48 AM EST
Return by in Roanoke
Sat, Nov 7, 10:22 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-11-07T03:14
Arrive Marshall
Sat, Nov 7, 6:48 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EST

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

Leave by
9:52 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roanoke
9:00 PM EST
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
Weyers Cave
VA

Census designated place

From Roanoke
95.8 mi
01h 47m
To Marshall
95.8 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
13 to 18 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Marshall.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Marshall.

  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

    26.8 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 55 East, SR 647: Marshall

    1323 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Free State Road

    1430 ft · 34 sec · Free State Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2793 ft · 2 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Marshall.

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
157 mi · 82%
I 66 East
27.1 mi · 14%
I 581 North
5.76 mi · 3%
West Main Street
0.53 mi
Williamson Road Northeast
0.31 mi
Free State Road
0.27 mi
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
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
158 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weyers Cave
01h 47m from Roanoke
Leave By
9:52 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Marshall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Marshall?

The road trip is about 191.6 miles (308.3 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Weyers Cave is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Roanoke and 95.8 miles from Marshall.

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

The direct path is about 158 miles (254.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.48 one way or $52.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roanoke and Sunny near Marshall.

Stop Ideas Near Weyers Cave

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Weyers Cave, 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 Weyers Cave.

RAIL

Staunton station

21 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

47 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

83 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Clifton Forge

97 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Marshall. Straight-line distance: 158.02 mi (254.31 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 Marshall

Marshall is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8648400, -77.8577700
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Marshall (-77.85777, 38.86484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.76 gal
25.59 L · about $26.48
Round trip
$52.96
13.52 gal · 51.18 L
Estimated CO2
60.1 kg one way
Round trip: 120.2 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $26.48 $52.96
Mid-grade $4.41 $29.84 $59.68
Premium $4.82 $32.59 $65.18
Diesel $6.20 $41.88 $83.77

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Marshall. The current time is 03:14:08.

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.