How far is Windsor, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Windsor, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 204.4 miles (328.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
204.38 mi
03h 11m
Flight
150.41 mi
242.06 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.41 mi
Kilometers
242.06 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.38 mi
Kilometers
328.91 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Fri, Apr 17, 3:06 PM EDT
Return by in Windsor
Fri, Apr 17, 6:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windsor
2026-04-17T11:55
Arrive Roanoke
Fri, Apr 17, 3:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Windsor
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Crozet
VA

Census designated place

From Windsor
102.1 mi
01h 35m
To Roanoke
102.3 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
85°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Windsor and Roanoke.

  1. 1

    Start on Gaardahl Drive

    78 m · 13 sec · Gaardahl Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Rasmussen Drive

    154 m · 24 sec · Rasmussen Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Stockholm Drive

    2620 ft · 2 min · Stockholm Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto White Oak Road

    2780 ft · 1 min · White Oak Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Williamsburg Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · East Williamsburg Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Washington

    3220 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North, I 64 West: Washington, Richmond

    2079 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

    2936 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    47.7 mi · 52 min

  13. 13

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

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

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

    587 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1668 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  19. 19

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Windsor 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
169 mi · 82%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 11%
I 581
5.88 mi · 3%
East Williamsburg Road
3.33 mi · 2%
I 295 North
2.12 mi · 1%
White Oak Road
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

120 mi · 02h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54 mi
150.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crozet
01h 35m from Windsor
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Windsor and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Windsor to Roanoke?

The road trip is about 204.4 miles (328.9 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crozet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.1 miles from Windsor and 102.3 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.56 one way or $57.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Crozet

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

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

19 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Staunton station

34 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

76 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Kemper Street station

84 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Windsor and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 150.41 mi (242.06 km).

Windsor

#1 Windsor

Town in southeastern Virginia, United States

Population2,800
Coordinates37.5054200, -77.2174700
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Gaardahl Drive (-77.217233, 37.505139)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.21 gal
27.3 L · about $28.56
Round trip
$57.12
14.42 gal · 54.6 L
Estimated CO2
64.1 kg one way
Round trip: 128.2 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.56 $57.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.93 $63.87
Premium $4.78 $34.45 $68.90
Diesel $5.62 $40.55 $81.10

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Windsor and Roanoke. The current time is 11:55:04.

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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.