How far is Roanoke, VA from Pennington Gap, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Pennington Gap, VA is about 205.7 miles (331 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Smyth County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Pennington Gap.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Pennington Gap.
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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
1304 ft · 27 sec · Franklin Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Williamson Road Southeast
990 ft · 36 sec · Williamson Road Southeast
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Continue on Williamson Road Northeast
1625 ft · 49 sec · Williamson Road Northeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 581 North, US 220 North: Lexington, Bristol
878 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Salem, Bristol
2487 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight right
69.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
73.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11W South: Kingsport
1616 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Ollis Bowers Hill Road
109 m · 22 sec · Ollis Bowers Hill Road
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Turn left onto Bloomingdale Pike
5.1 mi · 9 min · Bloomingdale Pike
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Turn right onto North John B Dennis Highway
778 ft · 14 sec · North John B Dennis Highway
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Continue on Wadlow Gap Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Wadlow Gap Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
1352 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 23
11.4 mi · 15 min · US Highway 23
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Continue on Orby Cantrell Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Orby Cantrell Highway
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Continue on US Highway 23
4.2 mi · 5 min · US Highway 23
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Turn left onto Duff Patt Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Duff Patt Highway
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Continue on Wilderness Road
6 mi · 8 min · Wilderness Road
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Turn right
5.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto East Morgan Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East Morgan Avenue
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Turn left onto Joslyn Avenue
29 m · 4 sec · Joslyn Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Joslyn Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Pennington Gap.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 South
Keep slight left
73.9 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Pennington Gap.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Pennington Gap?
The road trip is about 205.7 miles (331 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?
Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from Roanoke and 103 miles from Pennington Gap.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.76 one way or $57.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roanoke and Sunny near Pennington Gap.
Stop Ideas Near Marion
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 Marion.
Blacksburg, VA
Hinton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Pennington Gap. Straight-line distance: 173.87 mi (279.82 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 Pennington Gap
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,708 |
| Coordinates | 36.7584200, -83.0271100 |
| Altitude | 423 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pennington Gap (-83.02711, 36.75842)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $3.96 | $28.76 | $57.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.15 | $64.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.69 | $69.38 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.83 | $81.66 |
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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