How far is Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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 03m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spotsylvania Courthouse and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spotsylvania Courthouse and Roanoke.
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Start on the route
89 m · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Courthouse Road
1369 ft · 35 sec · Courthouse Road
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Turn straight onto Brock Road
3080 ft · 2 min · Brock Road
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Turn left onto Lake Anna Parkway
4 mi · 6 min · Lake Anna Parkway
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Continue on Courthouse Road
12 mi · 16 min · Courthouse Road
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Continue on New Bridge Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · New Bridge Road
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Turn right
28 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
58 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Zachary Taylor Highway
90 m · 7 sec · Zachary Taylor Highway
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Turn right onto Mansfield Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Mansfield Road
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Turn right onto Goldmine Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Goldmine Road
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Turn left onto Bibb Store Road
5.9 mi · 8 min · Bibb Store Road
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Continue on Fredericksburg Avenue
2075 ft · 1 min · Fredericksburg Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
834 ft · 19 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Courthouse Road
8.7 mi · 13 min · Courthouse Road
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Take the ramp right
1523 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
85.7 mi · 1 hr 34 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 Spotsylvania Courthouse 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.
Courthouse Road
Merge slight left
85.7 mi · 01h 34m
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 Spotsylvania Courthouse and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spotsylvania Courthouse to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Fishersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Spotsylvania Courthouse and 88.6 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.99 one way or $49.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Spotsylvania Courthouse and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Fishersville
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 Fishersville.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spotsylvania Courthouse and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 143.67 mi (231.21 km).
#1 Spotsylvania Courthouse
Census designated place
| Population | 4,239 |
| Coordinates | 38.1979100, -77.5877700 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| 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: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $24.99 | $49.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.95 | $55.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.15 | $60.30 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.49 | $70.97 |
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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