How far is Stanleytown, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Stanleytown, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
47.41 mi
00h 56m
Flight
36.41 mi
58.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.41 mi
Kilometers
58.59 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.41 mi
Kilometers
76.3 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Fri, Apr 17, 4:32 AM EDT
Return by in Stanleytown
Fri, Apr 17, 5:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stanleytown
2026-04-17T03:36
Arrive Roanoke
Fri, Apr 17, 4:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stanleytown
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
Rocky Mount
VA

Town in Virginia

From Stanleytown
23.7 mi
00h 28m
To Roanoke
23.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fairystone Park Highway

    2158 ft · 37 sec · Fairystone Park Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Fairy Stone Park Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Fairy Stone Park Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 220 North: Roanoke

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Virgil H Goode Highway

    23 mi · 34 min · Virgil H Goode Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Roy L. Webber Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Roy L. Webber Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 24: Elm Avenue, Vinton

    627 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Elm Avenue Southeast

    1340 ft · 36 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Street

    1546 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  11. 11

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stanleytown 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Virgil H Goode Highway
23 mi · 49%
US 220 North
18.4 mi · 39%
Roy L. Webber Expressway
3.6 mi · 8%
Fairy Stone Park Highway
1.17 mi · 2%
Fairystone Park Highway
0.41 mi · 1%
South Jefferson Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Virgil H Goode Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Virgil H Goode Highway

23 mi · 00h 34m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky Mount
00h 28m from Stanleytown
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stanleytown 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 Stanleytown to Roanoke?

The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Rocky Mount is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Stanleytown and 23.7 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stanleytown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.

Stop Ideas Near Rocky Mount

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

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

BUS

Roanoke

31 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
BUS

Blacksburg, VA

53 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse
RAIL

Danville

65 mi away
677 Craghead St.
RAIL

Kemper Street station

79 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stanleytown and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 36.41 mi (58.59 km).

Stanleytown

#1 Stanleytown

Census designated place

Population1,422
Coordinates36.7443000, -79.9628200
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.963042, 36.744392)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.33 L · about $6.61
Round trip
$13.23
3.34 gal · 12.66 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.61 $13.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.40 $14.79
Premium $4.78 $7.98 $15.96
Diesel $5.62 $9.39 $18.78

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Stanleytown and Roanoke. The current time is 03:36:15.

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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.