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

The driving distance from Weber City, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
172.95 mi
02h 53m
Flight
151.47 mi
243.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.47 mi
Kilometers
243.77 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.95 mi
Kilometers
278.33 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Thu, Jun 4, 2:30 AM EDT
Return by in Weber City
Thu, Jun 4, 5:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weber City
2026-06-03T23:37
Arrive Roanoke
Thu, Jun 4, 2:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Rural Retreat
VA

Town of the United States

From Weber City
85.9 mi
01h 26m
To Roanoke
87.1 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 11:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
54°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 11:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

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 Main Street

    839 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wadlow Gap Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Wadlow Gap Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on North John B Dennis Highway

    686 ft · 14 sec · North John B Dennis Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bloomingdale Pike

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Bloomingdale Pike

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ollis Bowers Hill Road

    109 m · 16 sec · Ollis Bowers Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Stone Drive

    9.7 mi · 11 min · East Stone Drive

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    82.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

    62 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke

    1832 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, US 220 Business South: Downtown

    587 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1668 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  18. 18

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    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

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Stone Drive
92.3 mi · 53%
I 81 North
62 mi · 36%
I 581
5.83 mi · 3%
Bloomingdale Pike
5.09 mi · 3%
Wadlow Gap Highway
4.69 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Stone Drive

Merge slight left

82.4 mi · 01h 28m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
151.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rural Retreat
01h 26m from Weber City
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Weber City and Clear 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 172.9 miles (278.3 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Rural Retreat is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Weber City and 87.1 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.16 one way or $48.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Weber City and Clear near Roanoke.

Stop Ideas Near Rural Retreat

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

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

BUS

Blacksburg, VA

85 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse
RAIL

Hinton

94 mi away
Front St. and Fifth Ave.
RAIL

Alderson

108 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Prince

109 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weber City and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 151.47 mi (243.77 km).

Weber City

#1 Weber City

Town of the United States

Population1,262
Coordinates36.6228800, -82.5621000
Altitude398
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: US 23 (-82.562077, 36.622841)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.1 gal
23.1 L · about $24.16
Round trip
$48.32
12.2 gal · 46.2 L
Estimated CO2
54.2 kg one way
Round trip: 108.4 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.16 $48.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.02 $54.03
Premium $4.78 $29.15 $58.29
Diesel $5.62 $34.31 $68.61

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 · Jun 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Weber City and Roanoke. The current time is 23:37:09.

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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.