How far is Roanoke, VA from Shawnee Land, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Shawnee Land, VA is about 180.2 miles (290 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.4 miles (255 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 31m.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Shawnee Land.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Shawnee Land.
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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 right to continue on I 81 North, US 220 North: Lexington
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
64.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left
74.9 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 48, VA 55: Strasburg
1133 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto John Marshall Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · John Marshall Highway
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Continue on Wardensville Pike
1.1 km · 47 sec · Wardensville Pike
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Turn right onto North Pifer Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Pifer Road
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Continue on Wardensville Grade
1.1 km · 1 min · Wardensville Grade
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Turn slight left onto Back Mountain Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Back Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Rosenberger Lane
1210 ft · 59 sec · Rosenberger Lane
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Turn left onto Tomahawk Trail
1 km · 3 min · Tomahawk Trail
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Continue on Tomahawk Trail
1924 ft · 1 min · Tomahawk Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tomahawk Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Shawnee Land.
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 North
Keep slight left
74.9 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Roanoke and Mostly Clear near Shawnee Land.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Shawnee Land?
The road trip is about 180.2 miles (290 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Staunton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.1 miles from Roanoke and 90.1 miles from Shawnee Land.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.4 miles (255 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.75 one way or $49.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Roanoke and Mostly Clear near Shawnee Land.
Stop Ideas Near Staunton
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 Staunton.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Clifton Forge
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Shawnee Land. Straight-line distance: 158.46 mi (255.01 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 Shawnee Land
Shawnee Land is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1914900, -78.3455600 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shawnee Land (-78.34556, 39.19149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $3.89 | $24.75 | $49.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $27.95 | $55.89 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $30.51 | $61.02 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $39.30 | $78.60 |
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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