How far is Shenandoah, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Shenandoah, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shenandoah and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shenandoah and Roanoke.
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Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
50 m · 13 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
151 m · 14 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right
32 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Maryland Avenue
661 ft · 13 sec · Maryland Avenue
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Continue on East Point Road
8.1 mi · 14 min · East Point Road
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Turn right onto Spotswood Trail
7 mi · 10 min · Spotswood Trail
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Turn left onto Cross Keys Road
7.6 mi · 10 min · Cross Keys Road
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Continue on Keezletown Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Keezletown Road
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Turn right onto Weyers Cave Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Weyers Cave Road
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Take the ramp left
1131 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
43.5 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left
47.7 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, US 220 Business South: Downtown
587 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
1668 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast
849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest
115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest
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Turn left
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
40 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shenandoah and Roanoke.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Weyers Cave Road
Keep slight left
47.7 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Shenandoah and Patchy Fog near Roanoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shenandoah to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Shenandoah and 62.2 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.39 one way or $34.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Shenandoah and Patchy Fog near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
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 Buena Vista.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Roanoke
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shenandoah and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 110.41 mi (177.69 km).
#1 Shenandoah
Town in Page County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,334 |
| Coordinates | 38.4851200, -78.6250200 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roanoke
The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.
| Population | 99,058 |
| Coordinates | 37.2709700, -79.9414300 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $17.39 | $34.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.44 | $38.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.98 | $41.95 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.69 | $49.38 |
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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