Richmond to Roanoke by train
Roanoke lies 221 km (138 mi) west of Richmond, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 270 km (168 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Richmond | Roanoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 226,610 | 100,011 |
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) | 296 m (971 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Broad Street Station, Hull Street Station, Westham Station | Roanoke, Virginian Railway Passenger Station, Norfolk and Western Railway Freight Station |
| Postal codes | 23173–23298 | 24001–24050 |
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Common questions
How far is Roanoke from Richmond?
221 km (138 mi) in a straight line, west of Richmond; by road roughly 270 km (168 mi).
How long does it take to get from Richmond to Roanoke by train?
About 3 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Richmond and Roanoke?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.