How far is Stuart, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Stuart, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 76.4 miles (123 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stuart and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stuart and Roanoke.
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Start on East Blue Ridge Street
2619 ft · 1 min · East Blue Ridge Street
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Turn left onto Jeb Stuart Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Jeb Stuart Highway
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Turn right onto Woolwine Highway
4 mi · 6 min · Woolwine Highway
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Turn right onto Fairystone Park Highway
7.9 mi · 11 min · Fairystone Park Highway
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Turn left onto Fairystone Lake Drive
2531 ft · 1 min · Fairystone Lake Drive
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Turn left onto Union Bridge Road
5 mi · 12 min · Union Bridge Road
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Continue on Fairy Stone Park Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Fairy Stone Park Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Henry Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Henry Road
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Sawmill Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Sawmill Road
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Turn sharp left onto Ferrum Mountain Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Ferrum Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ferrum Mountain Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Ferrum Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Callaway Road
725 ft · 18 sec · Callaway Road
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Turn left onto Bethany Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road
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Continue on Dugspur Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Dugspur Road
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Turn left onto London Ridge Road
2084 ft · 34 sec · London Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Dugspur Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Dugspur Road
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Turn left onto Dillons Mill Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Dillons Mill Road
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Continue on Wades Gap Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Wades Gap Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Naff Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Naff Road
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Continue on Token Road
726 ft · 11 sec · Token Road
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Continue on Merriman Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Merriman Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Merriman Road
2672 ft · 51 sec · Merriman Road
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Turn right onto Starkey Road
2385 ft · 58 sec · Starkey Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Starkey Road
43 m · 4 sec · Starkey Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Starkey Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Starkey Road
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Turn right onto Electric Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Electric Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 220 North
867 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Roy L. Webber Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Roy L. Webber Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 24: Elm Avenue, Vinton
627 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Elm Avenue Southeast
1340 ft · 36 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
1546 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left 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
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stuart and Roanoke.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Fairystone Park Highway
Turn right onto Fairystone Park Highway
7.88 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Stuart and Sunny near Roanoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stuart to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 76.4 miles (123 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Ferrum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Stuart and 45.4 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47 miles (75.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.69 one way or $21.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stuart and Sunny near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Ferrum
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 Ferrum.
Roanoke
Blacksburg, VA
Danville
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stuart and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 47.06 mi (75.74 km).
#1 Stuart
Town in Virginia
| Population | 1,261 |
| Coordinates | 36.6409700, -80.2656100 |
| Altitude | 410 |
| 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: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.69 | $21.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.90 | $25.80 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.18 | $30.37 |
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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