How far is Roanoke, VA from Warsaw, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Warsaw, VA is about 235.1 miles (378.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The capital of Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Warsaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Warsaw.
-
1
Start on the route
87 m · 26 sec
-
2
Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
602 ft · 34 sec · 1st Street Southwest
-
3
Turn sharp left onto Franklin Road Southwest
1304 ft · 27 sec · Franklin Road Southwest
-
4
Turn left onto Williamson Road Southeast
990 ft · 36 sec · Williamson Road Southeast
-
5
Continue on Williamson Road Northeast
1625 ft · 49 sec · Williamson Road Northeast
-
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 581 North, US 220 North: Lexington, Bristol
878 ft · 36 sec
-
7
Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 8 min
-
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North, US 220 North: Lexington
13.1 mi · 15 min
-
9
Continue straight
64.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min
-
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
90 mi · 1 hr 38 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
1.2 mi · 2 min
-
12
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13.6 mi · 15 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward SR 627 East: Pole Green Road
1250 ft · 30 sec
-
14
Continue on Pole Green Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Pole Green Road
-
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mechanicsville Turnpike
5.6 mi · 8 min · Mechanicsville Turnpike
-
16
Continue on Richmond Tappahannock Highway
8.4 mi · 11 min · Richmond Tappahannock Highway
-
17
Continue on Richmond-Tappahannock Highway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Richmond-Tappahannock Highway
-
18
Continue on Richmond Highway
8.9 mi · 13 min · Richmond Highway
-
19
Turn right onto Wright Street
1064 ft · 35 sec · Wright Street
-
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Water Lane
1913 ft · 57 sec · South Water Lane
-
21
Turn right onto Queen Street
6.4 mi · 9 min · Queen Street
-
22
Turn left
35 m · 11 sec
-
23
Turn right
28 m · 7 sec
-
24
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Warsaw.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
90 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Roanoke and Mostly Sunny near Warsaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Warsaw?
The road trip is about 235.1 miles (378.4 km) and usually takes 04h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Charlottesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.4 miles from Roanoke and 117.7 miles from Warsaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.88 one way or $65.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Roanoke and Mostly Sunny near Warsaw.
Stop Ideas Near Charlottesville
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 Charlottesville.
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Culpeper station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 180.58 mi (290.62 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 Warsaw
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,490 |
| Coordinates | 37.9587400, -76.7580100 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warsaw (-76.75801, 37.95874)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 378 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $32.88 | $65.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.76 | $73.52 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.66 | $79.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $46.68 | $93.36 |
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 16, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.