How far is Roanoke, VA from Alexandria, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Roanoke and Alexandria is 189.83 miles (305.51 km).
Flight distance from Roanoke, VA to Alexandria, VA is 189.83 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Roanoke to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Roanoke, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 244.09 miles (392.82 km) by car.
Driving from Roanoke to Alexandria will take approximately 03 hours 47 minutes.
#1 Roanoke
The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia. It is located on the Roanoke River in southwestern Virginia. Roanoke is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Roanoke Museum of Art and the Taubman Museum of Art.
| Population | 99058 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°16'15"N 79°56'29"W |
| Latitude | 37.2709700 |
| Longitude | -79.9414300 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alexandria
A city in Virginia. It is located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Alexandria is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Torpedo Factory Art Center and the Alexandria Museum of Art.
| Population | 158726 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°48'17"N 77°2'49"W |
| Latitude | 38.8048400 |
| Longitude | -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Alexandria: South Washington Street (-77.04696,38.804845)
Estimated Travel Time Between Roanoke and Alexandria
The distance between Roanoke and Alexandria is 393 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 21 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Roanoke and Alexandria. The current time is 06:08:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 07 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 06 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 29 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.6 liters (8.61 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Roanoke and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Roanoke to Alexandria is $28.6 (diesel $36.97).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $28.6 | $32.41 | $35.45 | $36.97 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Roanoke and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Ashburn, VA to Roanoke 222.26 miles (358 km)
Driving distance from Burke, VA to Roanoke 229.03 miles (369 km)
