How far is Roanoke, VA from Pearisburg, VA?

The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Pearisburg, VA is about 57 miles (91.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
56.96 mi
01h 26m
Flight
43.9 mi
70.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.9 mi
Kilometers
70.65 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.96 mi
Kilometers
91.67 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pearisburg
Sun, May 31, 9:29 AM EDT
Return by in Roanoke
Sun, May 31, 10:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-05-31T08:02
Arrive Pearisburg
Sun, May 31, 9:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Blacksburg
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Roanoke
28.5 mi
00h 43m
To Pearisburg
28.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 81 South: Salem, Bristol

    2487 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 419: Salem, New Castle

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    77 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Electric Road

    1865 ft · 48 sec · North Electric Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Electric Road

    33 m · 2 sec · North Electric Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Catawba Valley Drive

    9 mi · 12 min · Catawba Valley Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Newport Road

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Newport Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Mount Tabor Road

    9.1 mi · 15 min · Mount Tabor Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Coal Bank Hollow Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Coal Bank Hollow Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pandapas Pond Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Pandapas Pond Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Virginia Avenue

    13.3 mi · 18 min · Virginia Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460 Business

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Wenonah Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Wenonah Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Montgomery Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Montgomery Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montgomery Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Virginia Avenue
13.3 mi · 23%
Mount Tabor Road
9.06 mi · 16%
Catawba Valley Drive
9.01 mi · 16%
Newport Road
7.69 mi · 13%
I 581 North
5.76 mi · 10%
Pandapas Pond Road
3.43 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Virginia Avenue

Continue on Virginia Avenue

13.3 mi · 00h 18m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blacksburg
00h 43m from Roanoke
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roanoke and Mostly Sunny near Pearisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57 miles (91.7 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Blacksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Roanoke and 28.5 miles from Pearisburg.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roanoke and Mostly Sunny near Pearisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Blacksburg

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

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

BUS

Blacksburg, VA

291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse
BUS

Roanoke

43 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
RAIL

Alderson

59 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza
RAIL

White Sulphur Springs

63 mi away
315 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Pearisburg. Straight-line distance: 43.9 mi (70.65 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

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

#2 Pearisburg

Town of the United States

Population2,620
Coordinates37.3267300, -80.7370200
Altitude551
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Pearisburg (-80.73702, 37.32673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.61 L · about $7.96
Round trip
$15.92
4.02 gal · 15.22 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.96 $15.92
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.90 $17.80
Premium $4.78 $9.60 $19.21
Diesel $5.62 $11.30 $22.61

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Pearisburg. The current time is 08:02:28.

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.