How far is Roanoke, VA from Springville, VA?

The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Springville, VA is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.57 mi
02h 23m
Flight
80.56 mi
129.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.56 mi
Kilometers
129.65 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.57 mi
Kilometers
197.26 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springville
Tue, Nov 10, 6:24 PM EST
Return by in Roanoke
Tue, Nov 10, 8:47 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-11-10T16:01
Arrive Springville
Tue, Nov 10, 6:24 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roanoke
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Pulaski
VA

City in Tennessee, United States

From Roanoke
61.3 mi
01h 11m
To Springville
61.3 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
60°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 2:00 PM EST
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Springville.

  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 left to continue on I 81 South: Salem, Bristol

    2487 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    69.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.

    27.1 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: Bluefield

    1332 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto John Nash Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · John Nash Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward US 460 West: Bluefield

    1374 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Big Laurel Highway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Big Laurel Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Governor G C Peery Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Governor G C Peery Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hurt Road

    1053 ft · 29 sec · Hurt Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hurt Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
70.9 mi · 58%
I 77 North
27.1 mi · 22%
Big Laurel Highway
9.93 mi · 8%
I 581 North
5.76 mi · 5%
Governor G C Peery Highway
4.84 mi · 4%
John Nash Boulevard
2.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Merge slight right

69.1 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
80.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pulaski
01h 11m from Roanoke
Leave By
1:44 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Springville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Springville?

The road trip is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Pulaski is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Roanoke and 61.3 miles from Springville.

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

The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.64 one way or $33.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roanoke and Sunny near Springville.

Stop Ideas Near Pulaski

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

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

BUS

Blacksburg, VA

38 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse
RAIL

Hinton

71 mi away
Front St. and Fifth Ave.
RAIL

Alderson

76 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza
BUS

Roanoke

79 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Springville. Straight-line distance: 80.56 mi (129.65 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 Springville

Springville is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.1965100, -81.4028800
Altitude810
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Springville (-81.40288, 37.19651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.37 L · about $16.64
Round trip
$33.27
8.64 gal · 32.74 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.85 $16.64 $33.27
Mid-grade $4.33 $18.70 $37.40
Premium $4.75 $20.53 $41.06
Diesel $6.15 $26.58 $53.16

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Springville. The current time is 16:01:41.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.