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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.43 mi
01h 25m
Flight
47.06 mi
75.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.06 mi
Kilometers
75.74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.43 mi
Kilometers
123.01 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Return by in Stuart
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stuart
2026-04-23T03:52
Arrive Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stuart
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
Ferrum
VA

Census designated place

From Stuart
31.1 mi
00h 42m
To Roanoke
45.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Blue Ridge Street

    2619 ft · 1 min · East Blue Ridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jeb Stuart Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Jeb Stuart Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Woolwine Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · Woolwine Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fairystone Park Highway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Fairystone Park Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fairystone Lake Drive

    2531 ft · 1 min · Fairystone Lake Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Union Bridge Road

    5 mi · 12 min · Union Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Fairy Stone Park Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Fairy Stone Park Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Henry Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Henry Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Franklin Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sawmill Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Sawmill Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto Ferrum Mountain Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Ferrum Mountain Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ferrum Mountain Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Ferrum Mountain Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Callaway Road

    725 ft · 18 sec · Callaway Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bethany Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Dugspur Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Dugspur Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto London Ridge Road

    2084 ft · 34 sec · London Ridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Dugspur Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dugspur Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dillons Mill Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Dillons Mill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Wades Gap Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Wades Gap Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Naff Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Naff Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Token Road

    726 ft · 11 sec · Token Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Merriman Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Merriman Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Merriman Road

    2672 ft · 51 sec · Merriman Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Starkey Road

    2385 ft · 58 sec · Starkey Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Starkey Road

    43 m · 4 sec · Starkey Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Starkey Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Starkey Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Electric Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Electric Road

  28. 28

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 220 North

    867 ft · 21 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Roy L. Webber Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Roy L. Webber Expressway

  30. 30

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

    627 ft · 23 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Elm Avenue Southeast

    1340 ft · 36 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Street

    1546 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  34. 34

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
36 steps
26 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fairystone Park Highway
7.88 mi · 10%
Wades Gap Road
5.65 mi · 7%
Union Bridge Road
4.98 mi · 7%
Ferrum Mountain Road
4.79 mi · 6%
Woolwine Highway
4.05 mi · 5%
Fairy Stone Park Road
3.92 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
47 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferrum
00h 42m from Stuart
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Roanoke

40 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
BUS

Blacksburg, VA

50 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse
RAIL

Danville

68 mi away
677 Craghead St.
RAIL

Kemper Street station

93 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stuart and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 47.06 mi (75.74 km).

Stuart

#1 Stuart

Town in Virginia

Population1,261
Coordinates36.6409700, -80.2656100
Altitude410
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: East Blue Ridge Street (-80.26544, 36.64108)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.21 L · about $10.69
Round trip
$21.39
5.4 gal · 20.42 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stuart and Roanoke. The current time is 03:52:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.