How far is Roanoke, VA from Patrick Springs, VA?

The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Patrick Springs, VA is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.48 mi
01h 42m
Flight
45.67 mi
73.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.67 mi
Kilometers
73.5 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.48 mi
Kilometers
116.64 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Patrick Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Return by in Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 7:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-04-23T03:36
Arrive Patrick Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roanoke
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Stanleytown
VA

Census designated place

From Roanoke
36.2 mi
00h 51m
To Patrick Springs
36.2 mi
00h 51m

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
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Patrick Springs.

  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

    566 ft · 14 sec · Franklin Road Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Street

    870 ft · 39 sec · South Jefferson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Elm Avenue Southeast

    941 ft · 21 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    654 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Roy L. Webber Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Roy L. Webber Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Franklin Road Southwest

    35.4 mi · 52 min · Franklin Road Southwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Virginia Avenue

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Virginia Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58 West, US 58 Business East: Martinsville, Stuart

    1013 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto A. L. Philpott Highway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · A. L. Philpott Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Jeb Stuart Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Jeb Stuart Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Spring Road

    1 km · 2 min · Spring Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dogwood Road

    31 m · 3 sec · Dogwood Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dogwood Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Road Southwest
35.5 mi · 49%
Virginia Avenue
13.3 mi · 18%
Jeb Stuart Highway
10.1 mi · 14%
A. L. Philpott Highway
8.47 mi · 12%
Roy L. Webber Expressway
3.57 mi · 5%
Spring Road
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
45.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanleytown
00h 51m from Roanoke
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Patrick Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Patrick Springs?

The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Stanleytown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Roanoke and 36.2 miles from Patrick Springs.

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

The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roanoke and Sunny near Patrick Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Stanleytown

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

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

RAIL

Danville

55 mi away
677 Craghead St.
BUS

Roanoke

59 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
BUS

Blacksburg, VA

67 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

77 mi away
236 East Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Patrick Springs. Straight-line distance: 45.67 mi (73.5 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Patrick Springs

#2 Patrick Springs

Census designated place

Population1,845
Coordinates36.6418000, -80.1950500
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Patrick Springs (-80.19505, 36.6418)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.68 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.28
5.12 gal · 19.36 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.14 $20.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.34 $22.68
Premium $4.78 $12.23 $24.46
Diesel $5.62 $14.40 $28.79

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 Patrick Springs. The current time is 03:36:50.

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.