How far is University Center, VA from Roanoke, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between University Center and Roanoke is 183.38 miles (295.12 km).
Flight distance from University Center, VA to Roanoke, VA is 183.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from University Center to Roanoke with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from University Center, Virginia to Roanoke, Virginia is: 222.4 miles (357.92 km) by car.
Driving from University Center to Roanoke will take approximately 03 hours 38 minutes.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°3'25"N 77°26'39"W |
| Latitude | 39.0570500 |
| Longitude | -77.4441500 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roanoke
The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia. It is located on the Roanoke River in southwestern Virginia. Roanoke is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Roanoke Museum of Art and the Taubman Museum of Art.
| Population | 99058 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°16'15"N 79°56'29"W |
| Latitude | 37.2709700 |
| Longitude | -79.9414300 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Roanoke: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424,37.271173)
Estimated Travel Time Between University Center and Roanoke
The distance between University Center and Roanoke is 358 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 58 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between University Center and Roanoke. The current time is 13:50:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 24 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 33 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 42 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 57 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.71 liters (7.85 gallon) of gas to cover the route between University Center and Roanoke.
The estimated cost of gas to go from University Center to Roanoke is $26.05 (diesel $33.68).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $26.05 | $29.53 | $32.3 | $33.68 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 19, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between University Center and Roanoke (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to University Center 210.11 miles (338 km)
Driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to University Center 222.08 miles (357 km)
