Phoenix to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1820.9 miles 2930.5 km · straight line
2076 miles actual route 3341 km · driving distance
36h 56min estimated drive time
$200 - $246 estimated fuel cost
~4h 10min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Phoenix from Roanoke?

The distance from Phoenix to Roanoke is 1820.9 miles (2930.5 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located ENE of Phoenix. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2076 miles, taking about 36h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 10min. Both are located in United States — Phoenix in Arizona 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 36h 56min $200 - $246 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~44h 19min $166–$311* Budget
Train ~48h 1min $249–$727* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Phoenix & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m 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 607 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 152 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM