How far is Shawnee Land, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Shawnee Land, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 180 miles (289.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.4 miles (255 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.03 mi
02h 57m
Flight
158.46 mi
255.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.46 mi
Kilometers
255.01 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.03 mi
Kilometers
289.73 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Sun, Nov 8, 10:04 AM EST
Return by in Shawnee Land
Sun, Nov 8, 1:02 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shawnee Land
2026-11-08T07:07
Arrive Roanoke
Sun, Nov 8, 10:04 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shawnee Land
9:30 PM EST
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
Staunton
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Shawnee Land
89.9 mi
01h 28m
To Roanoke
90.1 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM EST
Wind
13 mph W
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee Land and Roanoke.

  1. 1

    Start on Tomahawk Trail

    1924 ft · 1 min · Tomahawk Trail

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Tomahawk Trail

    1 km · 3 min · Tomahawk Trail

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rosenberger Lane

    1210 ft · 55 sec · Rosenberger Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Back Mountain Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Back Mountain Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Wardensville Grade

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wardensville Grade

  6. 6

    Continue on North Pifer Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Pifer Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Wardensville Pike

    1.1 km · 46 sec · Wardensville Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on John Marshall Highway

    8.7 mi · 10 min · John Marshall Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    104.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    47.7 mi · 52 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, US 220 Business South: Downtown

    587 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1668 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  18. 18

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Marshall Highway
162 mi · 90%
Back Mountain Road
6.46 mi · 4%
I 581
5.88 mi · 3%
North Pifer Road
2.65 mi · 1%
Tomahawk Trail
1 mi · 1%
Wardensville Grade
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

John Marshall Highway

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 54m

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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
158.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Staunton
01h 28m from Shawnee Land
Leave By
12:34 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Shawnee Land and Partly Cloudy near Roanoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shawnee Land to Roanoke?

The road trip is about 180 miles (289.7 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Staunton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Shawnee Land and 90.1 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 158.4 miles (255 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.71 one way or $49.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Shawnee Land and Partly Cloudy near Roanoke.

Stop Ideas Near Staunton

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

53 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

77 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

Kemper Street station

83 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee Land and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 158.46 mi (255.01 km).

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#1 Shawnee Land

Shawnee Land is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1914900, -78.3455600
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Tomahawk Trail (-78.345551, 39.191503)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.35 gal
24.05 L · about $24.71
Round trip
$49.43
12.7 gal · 48.1 L
Estimated CO2
56.4 kg one way
Round trip: 112.9 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $24.71 $49.43
Mid-grade $4.39 $27.90 $55.80
Premium $4.80 $30.46 $60.92
Diesel $6.18 $39.24 $78.47

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Shawnee Land and Roanoke. The current time is 07:07:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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