How far is Roanoke, VA from Mountain Road, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Mountain Road, VA is about 90 miles (144.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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 02h 09m.
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 of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Mountain Road.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Mountain Road.
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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
1425 ft · 28 sec · Bullitt Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto 9th Street Southeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · 9th Street Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Riverland Road Southeast
2663 ft · 2 min · Riverland Road Southeast
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Turn slight right
13.5 mi · 20 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Booker T Washington Highway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Booker T Washington Highway
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Turn left onto Old Franklin Turnpike
15.6 mi · 22 min · Old Franklin Turnpike
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Continue on West Gretna Road
13.5 mi · 18 min · West Gretna Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 29 South
1412 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 29 South
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 57
725 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Halifax Road
14.5 mi · 20 min · Halifax Road
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Continue on Chatham Road
12.9 mi · 19 min · Chatham Road
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Turn right onto Mountain Road
3 m · 1 sec · Mountain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Mountain Road.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Old Franklin Turnpike
Turn left onto Old Franklin Turnpike
15.6 mi · 00h 22m
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 Clear near Mountain Road.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Mountain Road?
The road trip is about 90 miles (144.9 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Roanoke and 45 miles from Mountain Road.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 2:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.25 one way or $24.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roanoke and Clear near Mountain Road.
Stop Ideas Near Gretna
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 Gretna.
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Kemper Street station
Roanoke
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Mountain Road. Straight-line distance: 63.41 mi (102.05 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 Mountain Road
Mountain Road is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.7595800, -78.9869600 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountain Road (-78.98696, 36.75958)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.85 | $12.25 | $24.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $13.77 | $27.53 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $15.11 | $30.22 |
| Diesel | $6.15 | $19.57 | $39.13 |
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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