Baton Rouge to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

798 miles 1284.2 km · straight line
957.5 miles estimated 1541 km · driving distance
19h 16min estimated drive time
$92 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Baton Rouge from Roanoke?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Roanoke is 798 miles (1284.2 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located NE of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 957.5 miles, taking about 19h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge to Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 16min $92 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 7min $77–$144* Budget
Train ~25h 3min $115–$335* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baton Rouge & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Baton Rouge
30.45°N, 91.19°W
America/Chicago
17m 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 266 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients