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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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 01h 37m.
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Halfway Point
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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.
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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
941 ft · 21 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast
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Take the ramp right
654 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Roy L. Webber Expressway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Roy L. Webber Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 419, US 220 Business: Salem
875 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right
52 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Electric Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Electric Road
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Turn left onto Starkey Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Starkey Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Starkey Road
20 m · 2 sec · Starkey Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Starkey Road
2367 ft · 1 min · Starkey Road
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Turn left onto Merriman Road
2672 ft · 52 sec · Merriman Road
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Continue on Merriman Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Merriman Road
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Continue on Token Road
726 ft · 11 sec · Token Road
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Continue on Naff Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Naff Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Naff Road
2542 ft · 43 sec · Naff Road
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Turn right onto Wades Gap Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Wades Gap Road
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Turn straight onto Dillons Mill Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Dillons Mill Road
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Turn right onto Dugspur Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Dugspur Road
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Turn left onto London Ridge Road
2084 ft · 33 sec · London Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Dugspur Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Dugspur Road
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Continue on Bethany Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road
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Turn right onto Callaway Road
725 ft · 16 sec · Callaway Road
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Turn left onto Ferrum Mountain Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Ferrum Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ferrum Mountain Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Ferrum Mountain Road
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Turn sharp right onto Sawmill Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Sawmill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Henry Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Henry Road
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Turn right onto Fairy Stone Park Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · Fairy Stone Park Road
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Continue on Union Bridge Road
5 mi · 12 min · Union Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Fairystone Lake Drive
2531 ft · 1 min · Fairystone Lake Drive
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Turn right onto Fairystone Park Highway
7.9 mi · 11 min · Fairystone Park Highway
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Turn left onto Woolwine Highway
4 mi · 6 min · Woolwine Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jeb Stuart Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Jeb Stuart Highway
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Turn right onto East Blue Ridge Street
2619 ft · 1 min · East Blue Ridge Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ferrum.
Roanoke
Blacksburg, VA
Danville
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Stuart. Straight-line distance: 47.06 mi (75.74 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 Stuart
Town in Virginia
| Population | 1,261 |
| Coordinates | 36.6409700, -80.2656100 |
| Altitude | 410 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stuart (-80.26561, 36.64097)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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