How far is Roanoke, VA from South Boston, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to South Boston, VA is about 99 miles (159.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and South Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and South Boston.
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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
566 ft · 14 sec · Franklin Road Southwest
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
870 ft · 39 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Elm Avenue Southeast
1850 ft · 37 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Jamison Avenue Southeast
130 m · 7 sec · Jamison Avenue Southeast
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Keep slight right to continue on Bullitt Avenue Southeast
1425 ft · 28 sec · Bullitt Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto 9th Street Southeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · 9th Street Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Riverland Road Southeast
2663 ft · 2 min · Riverland Road Southeast
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Turn slight right
13.5 mi · 20 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Booker T Washington Highway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Booker T Washington Highway
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Turn left onto Old Franklin Turnpike
15.6 mi · 22 min · Old Franklin Turnpike
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Continue on West Gretna Road
13.5 mi · 18 min · West Gretna Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 29 South
1412 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 29 South
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 57
725 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Halifax Road
14.5 mi · 20 min · Halifax Road
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Continue on Chatham Road
12.9 mi · 19 min · Chatham Road
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Continue on Mountain Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2011 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Halifax Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Halifax Road
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Turn left onto Old Halifax Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Halifax Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and South Boston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Old Franklin Turnpike
Turn left onto Old Franklin Turnpike
15.6 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Roanoke and Chance Rain Showers near South Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to South Boston?
The road trip is about 99 miles (159.4 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Roanoke and 49.5 miles from South Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.82 one way or $27.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Roanoke and Chance Rain Showers near South Boston.
Stop Ideas Near Gretna
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Danville
Kemper Street station
Roanoke
Burlington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and South Boston. Straight-line distance: 69.7 mi (112.17 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 South Boston
Town in Halifax County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 7,519 |
| Coordinates | 36.6987500, -78.9014000 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Boston (-78.9014, 36.69875)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $3.96 | $13.82 | $27.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.46 | $30.91 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.68 | $33.35 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.63 | $39.26 |
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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