How far is Roanoke, VA from Stuart, VA?

The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Stuart, VA is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.79 mi
01h 37m
Flight
47.06 mi
75.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.06 mi
Kilometers
75.74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.79 mi
Kilometers
99.44 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stuart
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM EDT
Return by in Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 10:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-04-23T06:51
Arrive Stuart
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roanoke
9:30 PM EDT
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
Ferrum
VA

Census designated place

From Roanoke
30.9 mi
00h 48m
To Stuart
30.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    566 ft · 14 sec · Franklin Road Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Street

    870 ft · 39 sec · South Jefferson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Elm Avenue Southeast

    941 ft · 21 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    654 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Roy L. Webber Expressway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Roy L. Webber Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 419, US 220 Business: Salem

    875 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    52 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Electric Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Electric Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Starkey Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Starkey Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Starkey Road

    20 m · 2 sec · Starkey Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Starkey Road

    2367 ft · 1 min · Starkey Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Merriman Road

    2672 ft · 52 sec · Merriman Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Merriman Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Merriman Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Token Road

    726 ft · 11 sec · Token Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Naff Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Naff Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Naff Road

    2542 ft · 43 sec · Naff Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Wades Gap Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Wades Gap Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Dillons Mill Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Dillons Mill Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Dugspur Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dugspur Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto London Ridge Road

    2084 ft · 33 sec · London Ridge Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Dugspur Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Dugspur Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Bethany Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Callaway Road

    725 ft · 16 sec · Callaway Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Ferrum Mountain Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Ferrum Mountain Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ferrum Mountain Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Ferrum Mountain Road

  28. 28

    Turn sharp right onto Sawmill Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Sawmill Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Franklin Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Henry Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Henry Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Fairy Stone Park Road

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Fairy Stone Park Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Union Bridge Road

    5 mi · 12 min · Union Bridge Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Fairystone Lake Drive

    2531 ft · 1 min · Fairystone Lake Drive

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Fairystone Park Highway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Fairystone Park Highway

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Woolwine Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · Woolwine Highway

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jeb Stuart Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Jeb Stuart Highway

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East Blue Ridge Street

    2619 ft · 1 min · East Blue Ridge Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Blue Ridge Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
38 steps
26 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fairystone Park Highway
7.88 mi · 13%
Wades Gap Road
5.65 mi · 9%
Union Bridge Road
4.98 mi · 8%
Ferrum Mountain Road
4.79 mi · 8%
Woolwine Highway
4.05 mi · 7%
Fairy Stone Park Road
3.92 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Fairystone Park Highway

Turn right onto Fairystone Park Highway

7.88 mi · 00h 11m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
47 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferrum
00h 48m from Roanoke
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Stuart.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Ferrum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Roanoke and 30.9 miles from Stuart.

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

The direct path is about 47 miles (75.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.63 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ferrum

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

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

BUS

Roanoke

40 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
BUS

Blacksburg, VA

50 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse
RAIL

Danville

68 mi away
677 Craghead St.
RAIL

Kemper Street station

93 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Stuart. Straight-line distance: 47.06 mi (75.74 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Stuart

#2 Stuart

Town in Virginia

Population1,261
Coordinates36.6409700, -80.2656100
Altitude410
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Stuart (-80.26561, 36.64097)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.25 L · about $8.63
Round trip
$17.27
4.36 gal · 16.5 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.63 $17.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.66 $19.31
Premium $4.78 $10.42 $20.83
Diesel $5.62 $12.26 $24.52

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Stuart. The current time is 06:51:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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