How far is Roanoke, VA from Narrows, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Narrows, VA is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Floyd County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Narrows.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Narrows.
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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
3.6 mi · 5 min · Roy L. Webber Expressway
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Continue on Franklin Road Southwest
2 mi · 3 min · Franklin Road Southwest
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Continue on Buck Mountain Road
1825 ft · 39 sec · Buck Mountain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buck Mountain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Narrows.
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.
Roy L. Webber Expressway
Merge slight left onto Roy L. Webber Expressway
3.57 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Narrows.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Narrows?
The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cave Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Roanoke and 3.4 miles from Narrows.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.95 one way or $1.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roanoke and Sunny near Narrows.
Stop Ideas Near Cave Spring
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The City Market Building
Salem Utility Billing
Charter Hall at the City Market Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cave Spring.
Roanoke
Blacksburg, VA
Clifton Forge
White Sulphur Springs
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Narrows. Straight-line distance: 4.63 mi (7.45 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 Narrows
Town in Giles County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,171 |
| Coordinates | 37.2054200, -79.9589300 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| Country | United States |
End: Narrows (-79.95893, 37.20542)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $3.96 | $0.95 | $1.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.06 | $2.13 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.15 | $2.29 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
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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