Kernersville to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Kernersville from Roanoke?

The distance from Kernersville to Roanoke is 79.8 miles (128.5 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located N of Kernersville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 99.8 miles, taking about 2h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Kernersville in North Carolina and Roanoke in Virginia.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kernersville 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.