Denver to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1360.6 miles 2189.6 km · straight line
1528 miles actual route 2459 km · driving distance
27h 59min estimated drive time
$147 - $181 estimated fuel cost
~3h 14min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Denver from Roanoke?

The distance from Denver to Roanoke is 1360.6 miles (2189.6 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located E of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1528 miles, taking about 27h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 14min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado 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 Denver 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 Denver to Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 59min $147 - $181 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 35min $122–$229* Budget
Train ~36h 23min $183–$535* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 454 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 113 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM