How far is Roanoke, VA from Pannill Fork, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Pannill Fork, VA is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
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 Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Pannill Fork.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Pannill Fork.
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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
35.4 mi · 52 min · Franklin Road Southwest
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Continue on Virginia Avenue
9.3 mi · 12 min · Virginia Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 609: Fieldale
993 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Dillons Fork Road
3 mi · 5 min · Dillons Fork Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Stones Dairy Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Stones Dairy Road
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Turn right onto Jarrett Drive
1030 ft · 48 sec · Jarrett Drive
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Turn right onto John Baker Road
38 m · 6 sec · John Baker Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · John Baker Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Pannill Fork.
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.
Franklin Road Southwest
Continue on Franklin Road Southwest
35.4 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Roanoke and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Pannill Fork.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Pannill Fork?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Rocky Mount is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Roanoke and 26.7 miles from Pannill Fork.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39 miles (62.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.36 one way or $14.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Roanoke and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Pannill Fork.
Stop Ideas Near Rocky Mount
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 Rocky Mount.
Roanoke
Blacksburg, VA
Danville
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Pannill Fork. Straight-line distance: 39.03 mi (62.81 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 Pannill Fork
Pannill Fork is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.7090300, -80.0131000 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pannill Fork (-80.0131, 36.70903)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $3.92 | $7.36 | $14.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $9.06 | $18.13 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $11.65 | $23.30 |
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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