How far is Roanoke, VA from Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Spotsylvania Courthouse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Spotsylvania Courthouse.
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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 right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
55.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 208: Louisa, Ferncliff
2024 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Courthouse Road
8.8 mi · 13 min · Courthouse Road
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Turn left onto East Main Street
834 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Fredericksburg Avenue
2075 ft · 1 min · Fredericksburg Avenue
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Continue on Bibb Store Road
5.9 mi · 8 min · Bibb Store Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Goldmine Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Goldmine Road
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Continue on Mansfield Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Mansfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Zachary Taylor Highway
90 m · 6 sec · Zachary Taylor Highway
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Turn right
33 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto New Bridge Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · New Bridge Road
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Continue on Courthouse Road
12 mi · 16 min · Courthouse Road
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Continue on Lake Anna Parkway
4 mi · 6 min · Lake Anna Parkway
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Turn right onto Brock Road
3108 ft · 2 min · Brock Road
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Continue on Courthouse Road
1369 ft · 37 sec · Courthouse Road
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Turn right
89 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Spotsylvania Courthouse.
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
Continue straight
64.7 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Roanoke and Chance Rain Showers near Spotsylvania Courthouse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Spotsylvania Courthouse?
The road trip is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Fishersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.4 miles from Roanoke and 90.5 miles from Spotsylvania Courthouse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 9:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.31 one way or $50.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Roanoke and Chance Rain Showers near Spotsylvania Courthouse.
Stop Ideas Near Fishersville
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 Fishersville.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Spotsylvania Courthouse. Straight-line distance: 143.67 mi (231.21 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 Spotsylvania Courthouse
Census designated place
| Population | 4,239 |
| Coordinates | 38.1979100, -77.5877700 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spotsylvania Courthouse (-77.58777, 38.19791)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $25.31 | $50.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.30 | $56.60 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.53 | $61.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.94 | $71.87 |
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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