Appleton to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

655 miles 1054.1 km · straight line
786 miles estimated 1264.9 km · driving distance
15h 49min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
135° SE bearing direction

How far is Appleton from Roanoke?

The distance from Appleton to Roanoke is 655 miles (1054.1 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located SE of Appleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 786 miles, taking about 15h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Appleton in Wisconsin and Roanoke in Virginia.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Appleton and Roanoke. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Appleton to Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 49min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 59min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~20h 34min $94–$275* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Appleton & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Appleton
44.26°N, 88.42°W
America/Chicago
242m elevation
Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 218 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients