logo
By Huuk Team

Road trip from Birmingham to Roanoke

All Category
iconSights & Landmarks
iconNightlife
iconFun & Games
iconNature & Parks
iconMuseums
iconShopping
iconZoos & Aquariums
Show more (4+)

ITINERARY

9h 29m514 miles27 stops
1
Topgolf
1111 24th St N, Birmingham, AL 35234-3130
Topgolf features fun and competitive golf games, climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round comfort, a chef-inspired food and drink menu, private spaces for groups of any size, HDTVs to watch the big game and amazing music. There's no fee to come in and enjoy our restaurant, bar & rooftop terrace. For the game, each player pays a one-time fee of $5 and bay costs starting at $25/hr.
2
McWane Science Center
200 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203-3117
Fun and learning never end at McWane Science Center, a nonprofit, hands-on museum and IMAX(R) Dome Theater. Four floors of interactive exhibits celebrate science and wonder - from an amazing collection of dinosaurs to innovative environmental showcases, imaginative early childhood playgrounds, and an awe-inspiring aquarium. The energy and excitement of discovery spring to life through an extensive lineup of science demonstrations performed daily by talented educators. The adventure intensifies in the IMAX(R) Dome Theater, where wide-eyed visitors experience the sights and sounds of breathtaking films on a 5-story-tall screen surrounded by 3 tons of high-intensity speakers.
3
Birmingham Rage Room
2617 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-2605
4
Lou's Pub and Package
726 29th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233-2810
5
ZYDECO
2001 15th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205-3811
6
Statue of Liberty Replica
Liberty Parkway Liberty Park, Birmingham, AL 35242
Bronze replica measuring one-fifth the size of its sister statue located in New York City.
7
Earlyworks Museum Complex
404 Madison St SE, Huntsville, AL 35801-4203
Interactive children's museum focused on teaching about Alabama history.
8
River Gallery
400 E 2nd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403-1105
Craft and art collections.
9
Chattanooga Zoo
301 N Holtzclaw Ave Warner Park, Chattanooga, TN 37404-2306
Imagine a zoo that's specially designed to bring the animals up close to you. Imagine a zoo where you have time to notice the subtleties of animal behavior, instead of being pushed along by an impatient crowd. Imagine an exciting and diverse zoo that's still easy to navigate with strollers...or little legs. That's the new Chattanooga Zoo!
10
The Spice & Tea Exchange of Chattanooga
2115 Gunbarrel Rd Suite A-13, Chattanooga, TN 37421-2674
Come In and Smell the Spices! The Spice & Tea Exchange® offers food lovers, chefs, and tea enthusiasts a unique shopping experience filled with culinary delights. Explore your inner chef and shop over 140 fine spices, 75+ hand-mixed seasoning blends, sugars, salts, loose-leaf teas, and accessories. Create your own gourmet gift, or choose from a variety of gift boxes and recipe samplers!
11
Radius Rooftop Lounge
Embassy Suites By Hilton 507 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902
12
Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
711 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919-7593
13
Peter Kern Library
407 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902-2112
Hidden inside the historic Kern Building, behind The Oliver Hotel lobby, is Knoxville’s one and only speakeasy, The Peter Kern Library. Once a well-kept secret, the bar is now a beloved institution. The dark wood, fireplace, rows of books, and cocktails named after literary characters create a warm and cozy atmosphere where time seems to stop.
14
The Mill and Mine
227 W Depot Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917-7521
15
Knoxville Botanical Garden
2743 Wimpole Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914-5958
16
Craggy Mountain Line
111 N Woodfin Ave, Asheville, NC 28804-8818
17
Krutch Park
504 Market St, Knoxville, TN 37902-2107
18
Muse Knoxville
516 N Beaman St, Knoxville, TN 37914-4410
Muse Knoxville is a children’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math (STEAM) museum located in Chilhowee Park. Our programs in the museum, in schools across East Tennessee, & throughout Knoxville bring STEM, the arts, health & wellness, & emergent literacy to life in the minds of children. We inspire & empower ALL children through transformative learning experiences through a variety of hands-on and inquiry-based, exhibits and Outreach programs for children aged 6 mos. to 10 y/o. *Museum Play - Indoor educational learning & play spaces, a full-dome planetarium, outdoor learning spaces & a playground! *Field Trips - Bring your class, homeschool, daycare or youth group for a day of fun! *Parties/Events - Choose from a variety of packages to celebrate your special day with us. *Planetarium - We house East Tennessee's only public-access planetarium with shows that rotate every hour!
19
Iron Heart Winery
3742 Boone Furnace Rd, Allisonia, VA 24347-4001
20
A Few Old Goats Brewing
515 8th St Suite 228, Roanoke, VA 24016-3530
21
Virginia Museum of Transportation
303 Norfolk Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016-3620
Antique automobiles and trucks, electric and deisel locomotives, and vintage steam, are all part of the nostalgic show at this historic freight station that doubles as a museum .
22
Green Ridge Recreation Center & Splash Valley Water Park
7415 Wood Haven Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019-1901
Designed with family fun in mind, Green Ridge offers two great attractions in one convenient location! The indoor center is open year round, featuring family friendly activities like swimming, interactive games, a gymnasium and fitness area. Splash Valley Water Park is an outdoor aquatics area open Memorial Day to Labor Day, featuring two 34-foot high slides, a sprayground and a current river. Daily admission is available to either facility.
23
Ladles & Linens Kitchen Shoppe
305 Market St SE, Roanoke, VA 24011-2105
24
Science Museum of Western Virginia & Hopkins Planetarium
1 Market Sq SE 4th Floor, Roanoke, VA 24011-1429
Fun for the whole family, the Science Museum of Western Virginia features a tropical butterfly garden filled with butterflies from around the world; fun and interactive exhibits exploring Healthy Bodies, Healthy Earth and How It Works; live animals and the popular "FROGS"; the Living River & Touch Tank; and amazing traveling exhibits such as "TUTANKHAMUN: Wonderful Things From The Pharaoh's Tomb," running June 14-Dec. 31, 2014.
25
St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church
631 N Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24016-1401
26
The Eleanor D. Wilson Museum at Hollins University
8009 Fishburn Drive Hollins University, Roanoke, VA 24020
The Eleanor D. Wilson Museum at Hollins University is a premiere arts destination in the Roanoke Valley and presents exhibitions and related programming that explore currents in contemporary art. Providing a forum for the creative process, the museum enhances the life of both the university and the community beyond. Free and open to the public.
27
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
9644 Reservoir Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019-7916
Customize this Trip

OVERVIEW

1
Start:Topgolf
Birmingham, Alabama·
4.0
(80) review
Topgolf features fun and competitive golf games, climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round comfort, a chef-inspired food and drink menu, private spaces for groups of any size, HDTVs to watch the big game and amazing music. There's no fee to come in and enjoy our restaurant, bar & rooftop terrace. For the game, each player pays a one-time fee of $5 and bay costs starting at $25/hr.
1111 24th St N, Birmingham, AL 35234-3130
2
McWane Science Center
Birmingham, Alabama·
4.5
(963) review
Fun and learning never end at McWane Science Center, a nonprofit, hands-on museum and IMAX(R) Dome Theater. Four floors of interactive exhibits celebrate science and wonder - from an amazing collection of dinosaurs to innovative environmental showcases, imaginative early childhood playgrounds, and an awe-inspiring aquarium. The energy and excitement of discovery spring to life through an extensive lineup of science demonstrations performed daily by talented educators. The adventure intensifies in the IMAX(R) Dome Theater, where wide-eyed visitors experience the sights and sounds of breathtaking films on a 5-story-tall screen surrounded by 3 tons of high-intensity speakers.
200 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203-3117
3
Birmingham Rage Room
Birmingham, Alabama·
5.0
(8) review
2617 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-2605
4
Lou's Pub and Package
Birmingham, Alabama·
5.0
(9) review
726 29th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233-2810
5
ZYDECO
Birmingham, Alabama·
2.5
(9) review
2001 15th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205-3811
6
Statue of Liberty Replica
Birmingham, Alabama·
4.0
(97) review
Bronze replica measuring one-fifth the size of its sister statue located in New York City.
Liberty Parkway Liberty Park, Birmingham, AL 35242
7
Earlyworks Museum Complex
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.0
(92) review
Interactive children's museum focused on teaching about Alabama history.
404 Madison St SE, Huntsville, AL 35801-4203
8
River Gallery
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.5
(98) review
Craft and art collections.
400 E 2nd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403-1105
9
Chattanooga Zoo
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.0
(907) review
Imagine a zoo that's specially designed to bring the animals up close to you. Imagine a zoo where you have time to notice the subtleties of animal behavior, instead of being pushed along by an impatient crowd. Imagine an exciting and diverse zoo that's still easy to navigate with strollers...or little legs. That's the new Chattanooga Zoo!
301 N Holtzclaw Ave Warner Park, Chattanooga, TN 37404-2306
10
The Spice & Tea Exchange of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
5.0
(92) review
Come In and Smell the Spices! The Spice & Tea Exchange® offers food lovers, chefs, and tea enthusiasts a unique shopping experience filled with culinary delights. Explore your inner chef and shop over 140 fine spices, 75+ hand-mixed seasoning blends, sugars, salts, loose-leaf teas, and accessories. Create your own gourmet gift, or choose from a variety of gift boxes and recipe samplers!
2115 Gunbarrel Rd Suite A-13, Chattanooga, TN 37421-2674
11
Radius Rooftop Lounge
Knoxville, Tennessee·
4.0
(9) review
Embassy Suites By Hilton 507 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902
12
Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Knoxville, Tennessee·
4.5
(9) review
711 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919-7593
13
Peter Kern Library
Knoxville, Tennessee·
4.0
(99) review
Hidden inside the historic Kern Building, behind The Oliver Hotel lobby, is Knoxville’s one and only speakeasy, The Peter Kern Library. Once a well-kept secret, the bar is now a beloved institution. The dark wood, fireplace, rows of books, and cocktails named after literary characters create a warm and cozy atmosphere where time seems to stop.
407 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902-2112
14
The Mill and Mine
Knoxville, Tennessee·
5.0
(9) review
227 W Depot Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917-7521
15
Knoxville Botanical Garden
Knoxville, Tennessee·
3.5
(97) review
2743 Wimpole Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914-5958
16
Craggy Mountain Line
Asheville, North Carolina·
4.5
(9) review
111 N Woodfin Ave, Asheville, NC 28804-8818
17
Krutch Park
Knoxville, Tennessee·
4.5
(90) review
504 Market St, Knoxville, TN 37902-2107
18
Muse Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee·
4.0
(91) review
Muse Knoxville is a children’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math (STEAM) museum located in Chilhowee Park. Our programs in the museum, in schools across East Tennessee, & throughout Knoxville bring STEM, the arts, health & wellness, & emergent literacy to life in the minds of children. We inspire & empower ALL children through transformative learning experiences through a variety of hands-on and inquiry-based, exhibits and Outreach programs for children aged 6 mos. to 10 y/o. *Museum Play - Indoor educational learning & play spaces, a full-dome planetarium, outdoor learning spaces & a playground! *Field Trips - Bring your class, homeschool, daycare or youth group for a day of fun! *Parties/Events - Choose from a variety of packages to celebrate your special day with us. *Planetarium - We house East Tennessee's only public-access planetarium with shows that rotate every hour!
516 N Beaman St, Knoxville, TN 37914-4410
19
Iron Heart Winery
Allisonia, Virginia·
4.0
(7) review
3742 Boone Furnace Rd, Allisonia, VA 24347-4001
20
A Few Old Goats Brewing
Roanoke, Virginia·
4.5
(9) review
515 8th St Suite 228, Roanoke, VA 24016-3530
21
Virginia Museum of Transportation
Roanoke, Virginia·
4.5
(715) review
Antique automobiles and trucks, electric and deisel locomotives, and vintage steam, are all part of the nostalgic show at this historic freight station that doubles as a museum .
303 Norfolk Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016-3620
22
Green Ridge Recreation Center & Splash Valley Water Park
Roanoke, Virginia·
4.0
(73) review
Designed with family fun in mind, Green Ridge offers two great attractions in one convenient location! The indoor center is open year round, featuring family friendly activities like swimming, interactive games, a gymnasium and fitness area. Splash Valley Water Park is an outdoor aquatics area open Memorial Day to Labor Day, featuring two 34-foot high slides, a sprayground and a current river. Daily admission is available to either facility.
7415 Wood Haven Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019-1901
23
Ladles & Linens Kitchen Shoppe
Roanoke, Virginia·
5.0
(8) review
305 Market St SE, Roanoke, VA 24011-2105
24
Science Museum of Western Virginia & Hopkins Planetarium
Roanoke, Virginia·
4.0
(94) review
Fun for the whole family, the Science Museum of Western Virginia features a tropical butterfly garden filled with butterflies from around the world; fun and interactive exhibits exploring Healthy Bodies, Healthy Earth and How It Works; live animals and the popular "FROGS"; the Living River & Touch Tank; and amazing traveling exhibits such as "TUTANKHAMUN: Wonderful Things From The Pharaoh's Tomb," running June 14-Dec. 31, 2014.
1 Market Sq SE 4th Floor, Roanoke, VA 24011-1429
25
St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church
Roanoke, Virginia·
4.5
(93) review
631 N Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24016-1401
26
The Eleanor D. Wilson Museum at Hollins University
Roanoke, Virginia·
4.0
(7) review
The Eleanor D. Wilson Museum at Hollins University is a premiere arts destination in the Roanoke Valley and presents exhibitions and related programming that explore currents in contemporary art. Providing a forum for the creative process, the museum enhances the life of both the university and the community beyond. Free and open to the public.
8009 Fishburn Drive Hollins University, Roanoke, VA 24020
27
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
Roanoke, Virginia·
4.5
(95) review
9644 Reservoir Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019-7916

CHECKLIST

icon
GPS device or app
icon
Download Offline Map
icon
Car charger and portable battery
icon
Water bottles and snacks
icon
Travel pillow and blanket
icon
Sunglasses and sunscreen
icon
First-aid kit
icon
Trash bags
icon
Hand sanitizer and wet wipes
icon
Driver’s license and vehicle registration
icon
Cash and cards
icon
Camera or smartphone
Unlock Effortless Travel Planning
Create your dream trip in minutes by this prompt. Try now!
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the driving distance between Birmingham and Roanoke?
The distance is 514 miles
What's the travel time between Birmingham and Roanoke?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 9h 29m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Birmingham and Roanoke?
Some popular stops include
Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Roanoke?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Roanoke
What’s the weather like in Roanoke?
The weather in Roanoke is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
Weather in Roanoke in January
Weather in Roanoke in February
Weather in Roanoke in March
Weather in Roanoke in April
Weather in Roanoke in May
Weather in Roanoke in June
Weather in Roanoke in July
Weather in Roanoke in August
Weather in Roanoke in September
Weather in Roanoke in October
Weather in Roanoke in November
Weather in Roanoke in December
Interested in a detailed plan for your time in Roanoke?
Plan your dream Roanoke trip with our daily itineraries featuring must-see attractions! See them here!
A 1-day itinerary in Roanoke
A 2-day itinerary in Roanoke
A 3-day itinerary in Roanoke
A 4-day itinerary in Roanoke
A 5-day itinerary in Roanoke
A 6-day itinerary in Roanoke
Where else can I travel to if I'm starting my trip in Birmingham?
We have a lot of great trip options for Birmingham! See the links below for all the itineraries we created for you