How far is Roanoke, VA from Windsor, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Windsor, VA is about 206 miles (331.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Windsor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Windsor.
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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 right to continue on I 81 North, US 220 North: Lexington
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
64.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
90 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 33 West, VA 249 East: Bottoms Bridge, Quinton
1344 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 33 West: New Kent Airport, Bottoms Bridge
837 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto New Kent Highway
153 m · 10 sec · New Kent Highway
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Turn right onto Pocahontas Trail
1.2 km · 1 min · Pocahontas Trail
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Continue on East Williamsburg Road
1011 ft · 19 sec · East Williamsburg Road
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Turn left onto White Oak Road
2780 ft · 1 min · White Oak Road
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Turn right onto Stockholm Drive
2620 ft · 2 min · Stockholm Drive
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Turn left onto Rasmussen Drive
154 m · 28 sec · Rasmussen Drive
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Turn left onto Gaardahl Drive
78 m · 11 sec · Gaardahl Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gaardahl Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Windsor.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Roanoke and Rain Showers near Windsor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Windsor?
The road trip is about 206 miles (331.6 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Crozet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from Roanoke and 103.1 miles from Windsor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.6 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 9:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.80 one way or $57.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Crozet
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 Crozet.
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Culpeper station
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Windsor. Straight-line distance: 150.41 mi (242.06 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 Windsor
Town in southeastern Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,800 |
| Coordinates | 37.5054200, -77.2174700 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| Country | United States |
End: Windsor (-77.21747, 37.50542)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $28.80 | $57.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.20 | $64.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.74 | $69.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.89 | $81.77 |
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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