Cleveland, Tennessee to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

311.4 miles 501.1 km · straight line
373.6 miles estimated 601.3 km · driving distance
7h 31min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
61° ENE bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Tennessee from Roanoke?

The distance from Cleveland, Tennessee to Roanoke is 311.4 miles (501.1 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located ENE of Cleveland, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 373.6 miles, taking about 7h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Tennessee in Tennessee 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 Cleveland, Tennessee 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 Cleveland, Tennessee to Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 31min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 1min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Tennessee & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Tennessee
35.16°N, 84.88°W
America/New_York
265m 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 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients