How far is Roanoke, VA from Shenandoah Farms, VA?

The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Shenandoah Farms, VA is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.51 mi
03h 33m
Flight
155.74 mi
250.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.74 mi
Kilometers
250.64 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.51 mi
Kilometers
292.12 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shenandoah Farms
Sun, Nov 8, 3:11 PM EST
Return by in Roanoke
Sun, Nov 8, 6:45 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-11-08T11:38
Arrive Shenandoah Farms
Sun, Nov 8, 3:11 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EST

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

Leave by
9:52 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
Staunton
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Roanoke
90.8 mi
01h 46m
To Shenandoah Farms
90.8 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
38°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Shenandoah Farms.

  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 left

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 340, US 522: Winchester, Front Royal

    613 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    559 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Winchester Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Winchester Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Shenandoah Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Shenandoah Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kendrick Lane

    1123 ft · 22 sec · Kendrick Lane

  18. 18

    Continue on West 6th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 6th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Happy Creek Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Happy Creek Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Morgan Ford Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Morgan Ford Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Howellsville Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Howellsville Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Howellsville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
157 mi · 86%
I 66 East
6.62 mi · 4%
I 581 North
5.76 mi · 3%
Howellsville Road
3.69 mi · 2%
Happy Creek Road
2.98 mi · 2%
North Shenandoah Avenue
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Keep slight left

78.9 mi · 01h 26m

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
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
155.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Staunton
01h 46m from Roanoke
Leave By
9:52 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Roanoke and Clear near Shenandoah Farms.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Shenandoah Farms?

The road trip is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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 90.8 miles from Roanoke and 90.8 miles from Shenandoah Farms.

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

The direct path is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 9:52 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.82 one way or $49.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Roanoke and Clear near Shenandoah Farms.

Stop Ideas Near Staunton

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

53 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

77 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

Kemper Street station

83 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Shenandoah Farms. Straight-line distance: 155.74 mi (250.64 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 Shenandoah Farms

Shenandoah Farms is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9817800, -78.0755500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Shenandoah Farms (-78.07555, 38.98178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.41 gal
24.25 L · about $24.82
Round trip
$49.64
12.82 gal · 48.5 L
Estimated CO2
57 kg one way
Round trip: 113.9 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.87 $24.82 $49.64
Mid-grade $4.37 $27.99 $55.98
Premium $4.78 $30.65 $61.29
Diesel $6.17 $39.53 $79.06

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Shenandoah Farms. The current time is 11:38:13.

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