How far is Roanoke, VA from Nokesville, VA?

The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Nokesville, VA is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.71 mi
04h 01m
Flight
162.08 mi
260.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.08 mi
Kilometers
260.84 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.71 mi
Kilometers
310.14 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nokesville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM EDT
Return by in Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 10:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-04-23T02:03
Arrive Nokesville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roanoke
9:00 PM EDT
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
Waynesboro
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Roanoke
96.3 mi
02h 00m
To Nokesville
96.4 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    31.1 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North: Charlottesville, Culpeper

    1389 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    882 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Emmet Street North

    44 m · 11 sec · Emmet Street North

  15. 15

    Continue on Emmet Street North

    2610 ft · 1 min · Emmet Street North

  16. 16

    Continue on Seminole Trail

    33.9 mi · 49 min · Seminole Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on James Monroe Highway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    14.7 mi · 18 min · James Madison Highway

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Catlett Road

    13.9 mi · 23 min · Catlett Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Nokesville Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Nokesville Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Fitzwater Drive

    1202 ft · 35 sec · Fitzwater Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Marsteller Drive

    21 m · 2 sec · Marsteller Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marsteller Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
77.8 mi · 40%
Seminole Trail
33.9 mi · 18%
I 64 East
31.1 mi · 16%
James Madison Highway
14.7 mi · 8%
Catlett Road
13.9 mi · 7%
James Monroe Highway
7.72 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Continue straight

64.7 mi · 01h 10m

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
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
162.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesboro
02h 00m from Roanoke
Leave By
8:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Nokesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Roanoke and 96.4 miles from Nokesville.

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

The direct path is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.93 one way or $53.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waynesboro

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

18 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

35 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

77 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

88 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Nokesville. Straight-line distance: 162.08 mi (260.84 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Nokesville

#2 Nokesville

Census designated place

Population1,354
Coordinates38.6987300, -77.5797100
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Nokesville (-77.57971, 38.69873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.8 gal
25.74 L · about $26.93
Round trip
$53.87
13.6 gal · 51.48 L
Estimated CO2
60.4 kg one way
Round trip: 120.9 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.93 $53.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.12 $60.23
Premium $4.78 $32.49 $64.98
Diesel $5.62 $38.24 $76.49

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Nokesville. The current time is 02:03:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.