How far is Weber City, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Weber City, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 148 miles (238.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
148.04 mi
02h 21m
Flight
96.8 mi
155.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.8 mi
Kilometers
155.79 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.04 mi
Kilometers
238.25 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM EDT
Return by in Weber City
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weber City
2026-04-22T23:41
Arrive Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weber City
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
Lynchburg
VA

The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.

From Weber City
59.2 mi
01h 10m
To Roanoke
88.9 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Weber City and Roanoke.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto James Madison Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · James Madison Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on John Hartwell Cocke Memorial Bridge

    1751 ft · 30 sec · John Hartwell Cocke Memorial Bridge

  4. 4

    Continue on North James Madison Highway

    14.4 mi · 20 min · North James Madison Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2702 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Oak Street

    1 km · 1 min · Oak Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North James Madison Highway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North James Madison Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West James Anderson Highway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Mount Rush Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Mount Rush Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Courthouse Road

    10 mi · 11 min · Old Courthouse Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward US 460 West, VA 24 West

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

    28.9 mi · 36 min · Richmond Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

    16 mi · 21 min · East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 19 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Challenger Avenue Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · Challenger Avenue Northeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Orange Avenue Northeast

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Orange Avenue Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Williamson Road Northeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · Williamson Road Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  22. 22

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Weber City 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Richmond Highway
28.9 mi · 20%
North James Madison Highway
16.2 mi · 11%
East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
16 mi · 11%
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi · 10%
Old Courthouse Road
10 mi · 7%
Mount Rush Highway
8.58 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Richmond Highway

Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

28.9 mi · 00h 36m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
96.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lynchburg
01h 10m from Weber City
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Weber City 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 Weber City to Roanoke?

The road trip is about 148 miles (238.2 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Lynchburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Weber City and 88.9 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.68 one way or $41.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lynchburg

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

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

RAIL

Kemper Street station

2 mi away
825 Kemper St
BUS

Roanoke

72 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
RAIL

Clifton Forge

75 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

Staunton station

82 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weber City and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 96.8 mi (155.79 km).

Weber City

#1 Weber City

Town of the United States

Population1,214
Coordinates37.7551400, -78.2838900
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: (-78.283826, 37.755167)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.22 gal
19.77 L · about $20.68
Round trip
$41.35
10.44 gal · 39.54 L
Estimated CO2
46.4 kg one way
Round trip: 92.8 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.68 $41.35
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.12 $46.24
Premium $4.78 $24.94 $49.88
Diesel $5.62 $29.36 $58.71

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 Weber City and Roanoke. The current time is 23:41:40.

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.