How far is Roanoke, VA from Motley, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Motley, VA is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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.
Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Motley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Motley.
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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
1850 ft · 37 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Jamison Avenue Southeast
130 m · 7 sec · Jamison Avenue Southeast
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Keep slight right to continue on Bullitt Avenue Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Bullitt Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Jamison Avenue Southeast
993 ft · 19 sec · Jamison Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Dale Avenue Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Dale Avenue Southeast
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Continue on West Virginia Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · West Virginia Avenue
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Continue on Hardy Road
3229 ft · 1 min · Hardy Road
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Continue on Bypass Road
1916 ft · 38 sec · Bypass Road
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Turn right onto East Washington Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Washington Avenue
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Continue on Stewartsville Road
17.3 mi · 26 min · Stewartsville Road
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Continue on Shingle Block Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Shingle Block Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Glenwood Drive
2.6 mi · 4 min · Glenwood Drive
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Turn right onto Leesville Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Leesville Road
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Turn left onto Mentow Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Mentow Drive
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Continue on Bishops Creek Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Bishops Creek Road
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Continue on Bishop Creek Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Bishop Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bedford Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bedford Highway
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Take the ramp right toward US 29 South
1456 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 Business
1050 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Highwayview Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Highwayview Road
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Turn left
27 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Motley.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Stewartsville Road
Continue on Stewartsville Road
17.3 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Motley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Motley?
The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Roanoke and 23.7 miles from Motley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.43 one way or $12.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roanoke and Sunny near Motley.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
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 Bedford.
Kemper Street station
Roanoke
Clifton Forge
Blacksburg, VA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Motley. Straight-line distance: 35.86 mi (57.71 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 Motley
Motley is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.0695900, -79.3411400 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Motley (-79.34114, 37.06959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $3.85 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $7.23 | $14.46 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $7.94 | $15.87 |
| Diesel | $6.15 | $10.28 | $20.55 |
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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