How far is Roanoke, VA from Meadows of Dan, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Meadows of Dan, VA is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Meadows of Dan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Meadows of Dan.
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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
566 ft · 14 sec · Franklin Road Southwest
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
870 ft · 39 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Elm Avenue Southeast
941 ft · 21 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast
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Take the ramp right
654 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Roy L. Webber Expressway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Roy L. Webber Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 419, US 220 Business: Salem
875 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right
52 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Electric Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Electric Road
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Turn left onto Colonial Avenue
2762 ft · 1 min · Colonial Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Colonial Avenue
13 m · 2 sec · Colonial Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Colonial Avenue
1799 ft · 51 sec · Colonial Avenue
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Turn left onto Brambleton Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Brambleton Avenue
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Continue on Bent Mountain Road
11.7 mi · 17 min · Bent Mountain Road
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Continue on Floyd Highway North
20.3 mi · 28 min · Floyd Highway North
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Locust Street
1455 ft · 25 sec · South Locust Street
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Continue on Parkway Lane South
5.3 mi · 8 min · Parkway Lane South
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Turn slight left onto Morning Dew Lane Southeast
149 m · 22 sec · Morning Dew Lane Southeast
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Turn slight right
29 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Blue Ridge Parkway
12.6 mi · 21 min · Blue Ridge Parkway
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Turn right
531 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Jeb Stuart Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Jeb Stuart Highway
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Turn sharp right onto Dan River Road
24 m · 4 sec · Dan River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dan River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Meadows of Dan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Floyd Highway North
Continue on Floyd Highway North
20.3 mi · 00h 28m
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 Clear leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Meadows of Dan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Meadows of Dan?
The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Floyd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Roanoke and 29.9 miles from Meadows of Dan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Roanoke and Sunny near Meadows of Dan.
Stop Ideas Near Floyd
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 Floyd.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Meadows of Dan. Straight-line distance: 44.62 mi (71.81 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 Meadows of Dan
Meadows of Dan is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.7365200, -80.3953400 |
| Altitude | 909 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meadows of Dan (-80.39534, 36.73652)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $3.89 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $10.12 | $20.24 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $13.04 | $26.08 |
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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