Atlanta to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

348.8 miles 561.4 km · straight line
434.5 miles actual route 699.2 km · driving distance
8h 21min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
45° NE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Roanoke?

The distance from Atlanta to Roanoke is 348.8 miles (561.4 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located NE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 434.5 miles, taking about 8h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Roanoke in Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Atlanta and Roanoke. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 21min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 1min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~7h 56min $52–$152* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM