Madisonville to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

415.3 miles 668.3 km · straight line
498.3 miles estimated 802 km · driving distance
10h 2min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Madisonville from Roanoke?

The distance from Madisonville to Roanoke is 415.3 miles (668.3 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located E of Madisonville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 498.3 miles, taking about 10h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Madisonville in Kentucky 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 Madisonville 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 Madisonville to Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 2min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 2min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 32min $60–$174* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madisonville & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Madisonville
37.33°N, 87.50°W
America/Chicago
144m 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 138 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients