How far is Roanoke, VA from Passapatanzy, VA?

The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Passapatanzy, VA is about 200 miles (321.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160 miles (257.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
200.04 mi
04h 11m
Flight
160.03 mi
257.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.03 mi
Kilometers
257.54 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.04 mi
Kilometers
321.94 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passapatanzy
Fri, Nov 6, 11:37 PM EST
Return by in Roanoke
Sat, Nov 7, 3:48 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-11-06T19:26
Arrive Passapatanzy
Fri, Nov 6, 11:37 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:38 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roanoke
9:00 PM EST
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
99.9 mi
02h 05m
To Passapatanzy
100.1 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Today

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 208: Louisa, Ferncliff

    2024 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Courthouse Road

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Courthouse Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    834 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fredericksburg Avenue

    2075 ft · 1 min · Fredericksburg Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Bibb Store Road

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Bibb Store Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Goldmine Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Goldmine Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Mansfield Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Mansfield Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Zachary Taylor Highway

    90 m · 6 sec · Zachary Taylor Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right

    33 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto New Bridge Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · New Bridge Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Courthouse Road

    12 mi · 16 min · Courthouse Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Lake Anna Parkway

    4 mi · 6 min · Lake Anna Parkway

  23. 23

    Continue on Courthouse Bypass

    1.5 km · 1 min · Courthouse Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on Courthouse Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Courthouse Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Lafayette Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Lafayette Boulevard

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lafayette Boulevard

    19 m · 1 sec · Lafayette Boulevard

  27. 27

    Exit the rotary onto Lafayette Boulevard

    774 ft · 26 sec · Lafayette Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Blue and Gray Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Blue and Gray Parkway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight left

    84 m · 10 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Kings Highway

    2266 ft · 52 sec · Kings Highway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Ferry Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Ferry Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto White Oak Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · White Oak Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Caledon Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Caledon Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caledon Road

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
77.8 mi · 39%
I 64 East
55.7 mi · 28%
Courthouse Road
26.7 mi · 13%
Bibb Store Road
5.88 mi · 3%
I 581 North
5.76 mi · 3%
White Oak Road
4.13 mi · 2%
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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40 mi
160 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesboro
02h 05m from Roanoke
Leave By
8:38 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Roanoke and Patchy Fog near Passapatanzy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200 miles (321.9 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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 99.9 miles from Roanoke and 100.1 miles from Passapatanzy.

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

The direct path is about 160 miles (257.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.65 one way or $55.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Roanoke and Patchy Fog near Passapatanzy.

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 Passapatanzy. Straight-line distance: 160.03 mi (257.54 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
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#2 Passapatanzy

Passapatanzy is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.2973500, -77.3141500
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Passapatanzy (-77.31415, 38.29735)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.06 gal
26.72 L · about $27.65
Round trip
$55.31
14.12 gal · 53.44 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.5 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $27.65 $55.31
Mid-grade $4.41 $31.16 $62.33
Premium $4.82 $34.04 $68.07
Diesel $6.20 $43.74 $87.49

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Passapatanzy. The current time is 19:26:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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