How far is Roanoke, VA from Verona, VA?

The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Verona, VA is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
91.84 mi
01h 46m
Flight
82.08 mi
132.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.08 mi
Kilometers
132.1 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.84 mi
Kilometers
147.81 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Verona
Fri, Nov 6, 8:25 PM EST
Return by in Roanoke
Fri, Nov 6, 10:11 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-11-06T18:39
Arrive Verona
Fri, Nov 6, 8:25 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Glasgow
VA

Town in Virginia

From Roanoke
45.9 mi
00h 53m
To Verona
45.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 81 North, US 220 North: Lexington

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 612: Verona

    1125 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    81 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Laurel Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Laurel Hill Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lee Highway

    99 m · 41 sec · Lee Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Lee Highway

    64 m · 4 sec · Lee Highway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lee Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
83.7 mi · 91%
I 581 North
5.76 mi · 6%
Laurel Hill Road
1.08 mi · 1%
Williamson Road Northeast
0.31 mi
SR 612
0.26 mi
Franklin Road Southwest
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
82.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glasgow
00h 53m from Roanoke
Leave By
2:58 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Roanoke and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Verona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Glasgow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Roanoke and 45.9 miles from Verona.

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

The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 2:58 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.69 one way or $25.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Roanoke and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Verona.

Stop Ideas Near Glasgow

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

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

RAIL

Kemper Street station

36 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

39 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
BUS

Roanoke

58 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
RAIL

Staunton station

66 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Verona. Straight-line distance: 82.08 mi (132.1 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 Verona

Verona is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.2020800, -79.0083600
Altitude394
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Verona (-79.00836, 38.20208)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.27 L · about $12.69
Round trip
$25.38
6.48 gal · 24.54 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $12.69 $25.38
Mid-grade $4.41 $14.30 $28.60
Premium $4.82 $15.62 $31.24
Diesel $6.20 $20.08 $40.15

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Verona. The current time is 18:39:40.

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.