How far is Roanoke, VA from Wytheville, VA?

The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Wytheville, VA is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.7 mi
01h 32m
Flight
66.82 mi
107.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.82 mi
Kilometers
107.54 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.7 mi
Kilometers
126.65 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wytheville
Wed, Jun 3, 3:27 PM EDT
Return by in Roanoke
Wed, Jun 3, 5:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-06-03T13:54
Arrive Wytheville
Wed, Jun 3, 3:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roanoke
9:30 PM EDT
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
Christiansburg
VA

Town in Montgomery County, Virginia, USA

From Roanoke
39.3 mi
00h 46m
To Wytheville
39.4 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 81 South: Salem, Bristol

    2487 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    69.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South: Wytheville

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    31 m · 3 sec · South 4th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
69.6 mi · 88%
I 581 North
5.76 mi · 7%
US 11 South
2.44 mi · 3%
Williamson Road Northeast
0.31 mi
Franklin Road Southwest
0.25 mi
Williamson Road Southeast
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Merge slight right

69.1 mi · 01h 17m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
66.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Christiansburg
00h 46m from Roanoke
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Wytheville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Christiansburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Roanoke and 39.4 miles from Wytheville.

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

The direct path is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roanoke and Sunny near Wytheville.

Stop Ideas Near Christiansburg

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

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

BUS

Blacksburg, VA

11 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse
BUS

Roanoke

45 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
RAIL

Alderson

69 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza
RAIL

White Sulphur Springs

73 mi away
315 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Wytheville. Straight-line distance: 66.82 mi (107.54 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Wytheville

#2 Wytheville

Town in Virginia, USA

Population7,879
Coordinates36.9484500, -81.0848100
Altitude697
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Wytheville (-81.08481, 36.94845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.51 L · about $11.01
Round trip
$22.02
5.56 gal · 21.02 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.01 $22.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.31 $24.63
Premium $4.78 $13.28 $26.57
Diesel $5.62 $15.63 $31.27

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Wytheville. The current time is 13:54:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.