How far is Roanoke, VA from Vinton, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Vinton, VA is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Vinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Vinton.
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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
1850 ft · 37 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Jamison Avenue Southeast
130 m · 7 sec · Jamison Avenue Southeast
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Keep slight right to continue on Bullitt Avenue Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Bullitt Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Jamison Avenue Southeast
993 ft · 19 sec · Jamison Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Dale Avenue Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Dale Avenue Southeast
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Continue on West Virginia Avenue
2309 ft · 50 sec · West Virginia Avenue
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Turn left onto South Pollard Street
1970 ft · 47 sec · South Pollard Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
27 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Vinton.
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.
Bullitt Avenue Southeast
Keep slight right to continue on Bullitt Avenue Southeast
0.68 mi · 00h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Vinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Vinton?
The road trip is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km) and usually takes 00h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cedar Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.6 miles from Roanoke and 1.6 miles from Vinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.44 one way or $0.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roanoke and Sunny near Vinton.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Bluff
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The City Market Building
Salem City Hall
Charter Hall at the City Market Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cedar Bluff.
Roanoke
Blacksburg, VA
Clifton Forge
White Sulphur Springs
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Vinton. Straight-line distance: 2.54 mi (4.09 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 Vinton
City in Iowa
| Population | 8,128 |
| Coordinates | 37.2809700, -79.8969800 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vinton (-79.89698, 37.28097)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.44 | $0.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.49 | $0.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.53 | $1.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $0.62 | $1.24 |
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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