How far is Vinton, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Vinton, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 3 miles (4.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vinton and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vinton and Roanoke.
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Start on Washington Avenue
27 m · 9 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto South Pollard Street
1930 ft · 43 sec · South Pollard Street
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Turn slight right onto West Virginia Avenue
2368 ft · 44 sec · West Virginia Avenue
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Continue on Dale Avenue Southeast
1 km · 1 min · Dale Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Jamison Avenue Southeast
1.5 km · 2 min · Jamison Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Elm Avenue Southeast
1845 ft · 41 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
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 Vinton 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.
Jamison Avenue Southeast
Continue on Jamison Avenue Southeast
0.95 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Vinton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roanoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vinton to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 3 miles (4.8 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cedar Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.6 miles from Vinton and 1.4 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.44 one way or $0.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Vinton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Bluff
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The City Market Building
Salem City Hall
Charter Hall at the City Market Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cedar Bluff.
Roanoke
Blacksburg, VA
Clifton Forge
White Sulphur Springs
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vinton and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 2.54 mi (4.09 km).
#1 Vinton
City in Iowa
| Population | 8,128 |
| Coordinates | 37.2809700, -79.8969800 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| 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: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.44 | $0.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.49 | $0.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.53 | $1.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $0.62 | $1.24 |
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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