How far is Roanoke, VA from Wilmer, TX?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Wilmer, TX is about 1112.9 miles (1791 km), with a travel time of about 19h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1000.5 miles (1610.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 39h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 19h 52m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Wilmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Wilmer.
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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
1304 ft · 27 sec · Franklin Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Williamson Road Southeast
990 ft · 36 sec · Williamson Road Southeast
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Continue on Williamson Road Northeast
1625 ft · 49 sec · Williamson Road Northeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 581 North, US 220 North: Lexington, Bristol
878 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Salem, Bristol
2487 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight right
69.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
148.2 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
2263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock
680 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
128.5 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway
9.8 mi · 11 min · East Belt Freeway
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
280.5 mi · 4 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 635 South
1043 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
14.1 mi · 15 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 310
1660 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto South Central Expressway
2891 ft · 49 sec · South Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South: Houston
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on US Highway 75 Service Road West
829 ft · 17 sec · US Highway 75 Service Road West
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Turn right onto East Belt Line Road
1910 ft · 1 min · East Belt Line Road
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Turn left onto South Dallas Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · South Dallas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Dallas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Wilmer.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East Belt Freeway
Continue straight
280 mi · 04h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Wilmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Wilmer?
The road trip is about 1112.9 miles (1791 km) and usually takes 19h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 555.8 miles from Roanoke and 557.1 miles from Wilmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1000.5 miles (1610.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 112.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $162.50 one way or $325.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 349 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Roanoke and Wilmer, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Roanoke and Sunny near Wilmer.
Stop Ideas Near Medina
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 Medina.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Wilmer. Straight-line distance: 1000.46 mi (1610.08 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 Wilmer
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 5,444 |
| Coordinates | 32.5890200, -96.6852700 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilmer (-96.68527, 32.58902)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1791 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 37h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 27h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 22h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 18h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 15h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 13h 53m |
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 | $4.14 | $162.50 | $325.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.63 | $181.90 | $363.80 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $196.86 | $393.72 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $243.95 | $487.89 |
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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