Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
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| 0.0 0.0 1696 ft. |
Junction: US Highways 19/421/11E/Virginia State Highway 381 |
Junction of US Highway 11 with US Highways 19/11E/421 & Virginia State Highway 421. To the south, US Highways 11E/19 cross the Virginia-Tennessee state line into Bristol, TN. VA State Highway 421 ends at the Virginia-Tennessee state line. US Highway 421 heads north-west to the community of Gate City, county seat of Scott County, VA. - RP Kane Athletic Field (W Shoemaker Road): baseball/softball diamond, open area. On a south-east-south route, US Highway 421 crosses the Virginia state line into Tennessee while US Highway 11W goes southwest, also crosses the Virginia-Tennessee state line into Tennessee. To the north, VA State Highway 381 becomes US Interstate Highway 381 on Commonwealth Avenue. NOTE: To the northeast US Highway 19 runs concurrently with US Highway 11. |
| 1.0 1.6 1798 ft. |
Junction: VA State Highway 113 |
Junction of US Highway 11 & VA State Highway 113. Terminates at the Virginia-Tennessee state line to the south. |
| 1.5 2.4 1752 ft. |
Park |
Eastern Park (E Valley Drive, Bristol, VA): baseball/softball field, parking. |
| 2.9 4.6 1791 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 58/US Interstate Highway 81 |
US Highway 11 intersects US Highway 58 & US Interstate Highway 81 at this junction. |
| 5.3 8.6 1821 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Beaver Creek Impoundment, Washington County, VA. Fishing. Access from US Highway 11 is on Sugar Hollow Road. North of US Highway 11. |
| 11.0 17.7 2051 ft. |
Airport |
Virginia Highlands Airport (18521 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA, Tel. 276-628-2909): a public-use airport in Washington County, VA. |
| 12.7 20.4 2051 ft. |
Junction: Virginia State Highway 140 |
Junction of US Highway 11 & Virginia State Highway 140. Brief highway linking US Highway 11 with US Highway 58/US Interstate Highway 81 to the south. |
| 13.5 21.8 2005 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 19 |
NOTE: US Highway 19 ends its overlap with US Highway 11. North access to the community of Willis, Russell County, VA and the community of Lebanon, county seat of Russell County, VA. Limited services. |
| 14.6 23.5 2090 ft. |
Abingdon, VA |
Community of Abingdon, county seat of Washington County, VA. Hosts the annual Virginia Highlands Festival every August. - Martha Washington Inn (150 W Main St), a historic hotel constructed in 1832. - Virginia Creeper Trail, 35-miles of multi-purpose rail trail running from Abingdon to Whitetop, VA, through the National Forest and crossing the Appalachian Trail. - Lakeshore Campground (19417 County Park, Tel. 276-628-5394): 200 campsites, fishing/swimming on South Holston Lake, boat ramp/storage, game room. - Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (OVHT): acknowledges patriots from the Revolutionary War Overmountain Men, who crossed the Great Smoky Mountains from East Tennessee and fought in the Battle of Kings Mountain in South Carolina. |
| 17.2 27.6 2080 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 58/US Interstate Highway 81 |
Junction of US Highway 11 with US Highway 58 & US Interstate Highway 81 |
| 22.2 35.8 2041 ft. |
Junction: Virginia State Highway 80 |
Intersection of US Highway 11 & Virginia State Highway 80. Northeast route to the communities of Midway and Lindell, Washington County, VA. Limited services in both communities. |
| 23.7 38.1 2142 ft. |
Emory-Meadow View, VA |
Community of Emory-Meadowview, Washington County, VA. - Fullerton Field (Itta Bend Road): soccer field. - Devault Field (also on Itta Bend Road): baseball/softball field, soccer field, football field. |
| 26.7 43.0 2080 ft. |
Junction: Virginia State Highway 91 |
Junction of US Highway 11 & Virginia State Highway 91. North-east access to the community of Glade Spring, Washington County, VA (limited services), and the community of Saltville, Smyth and Washington Counties, VA. - Museum of the Middle Appalachians (123 Palmer Ave): features Ice Age fossils, Woodland Indian & Civil War artifacts, exhibits of Saltville's history and local geology. South access to the community of Lodi, Washington County, VA. Limited services. |
| 32.9 52.9 1952 ft. |
Junction: Virginia State Highway 107 |
Junction of US Highway 11 & Virginia State Highway 107. Northwest access to the community of Saltville, Smyth and Washington Counties, VA. - Museum of the Middle Appalachians (123 Palmer Ave): features Ice Age fossils, Woodland Indian & Civil War artifacts, exhibits of Saltville's history and local geology. |
| 33.3 53.6 1949 ft. |
Chilhowie, VA |
Community of Chilhowie, Smyth County, VA. Limited services. |
| 36.2 58.2 1985 ft. |
Seven Mile Ford, VA |
Community of Seven Mile Ford, Smyth County, VA. Interstate Campground (Exit 39/US Interstate Highway 81, Seven Mile Ford, VA, Tel. 540-646-8384): picnic shelters, campsites w/ electric/water/sewer hookups, shower rooms, laundry room. |
| 37.0 59.5 1982 ft. |
Campground |
Interstate Campground (Exit 39/US Interstate Highway 81, Seven Mile Ford, VA, Tel. 540-646-8384): picnic shelters, campsites w/ electric/water/sewer hookups, shower rooms, laundry room. |
| 37.0 59.6 1982 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 81 |
US Highway 11 crosses US Interstate Highway 81 at this point. |
| 39.7 63.9 2192 ft. |
Adwolf, VA |
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| 39.7 63.9 2185 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 81 |
Junction of US Highway 11 & US Interstate Highway 81 |
| 43.1 69.4 2188 ft. |
Marion, VA |
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| 43.4 69.8 2136 ft. |
Junction: Virginia State Highway 16 |
Intersection of US Highway 11 & Virginia State Highway 16. NOTE: To the north, this highway overlaps US Highway 11. |
| 43.9 70.6 2126 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Creek crossing on N Main Street (US Highway 11). |
| 44.6 71.7 2228 ft. |
Junction: Virginia State Highway 16 |
NOTE: VA State Highway 16 separates from US Highway 11 at this point. |
| 44.6 71.7 2228 ft. |
Junction: Virginia State Highway 16 |
NOTE: VA State Highway 16 separates from US Highway 11 at this point. Community of Thompson Valley, Tazwell County, VA. Limited services. |
| 49.3 79.3 2300 ft. |
Atkins, VA |
Community of Atkins, Smyth County, VA. Limited services. |
| 50.8 81.7 2356 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 81 |
Intersection of US Highway 11 & US Interstate Highway 81 |
| 54.3 87.4 2461 ft. |
Airport |
Mountain Empire Airport (833 Lee Highway, Rural Retreat, VA, Tel. 276-783-8805): a general aviation airport, which serves southwestern Virginia and the communities of Marion and Wythevile, VA. |
| 58.3 93.8 2467 ft. |
Junction: Virginia State Highway 90 |
Junction of US Highway 11 & Virginia State Highway 90. South access to the community of Rural Retreat, Wythe County, VA. - Rural Retreat Lake (250 Lake Road): campsites, hiking trails, 4 picnic shelters, dump station, bathhouse. � Activities: camping, fishing (license required), boating, hiking, picnicking, swimming. |
| 69.0 111.1 2333 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 21 |
Junction of US Highway 11 & US Highway 21. South access to the community of Crockett, Wythe County, VA (limited services) and the community of Speedwell, Wythe County, VA. Limited services. NOTE: Brief overlap to the north with US Highway 11. |
| 69.3 111.6 2293 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 21 |
NOTE: After a brief overlap with US Highway 11, US Highway 21 turns west and ends at an intersection with US Interstate Highway 81/US Highway 52. |
| 69.6 112.0 2316 ft. |
Wytheville, VA |
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| 70.2 112.9 2303 ft. |
Junction: Virginia State Highway 365 |
NOTE: Short highway to the north ending at Whyteville Community College, VA. |
| 71.2 114.5 2221 ft. |
Junction |
US Highway 11 leaves its main route and turns east on Chapman Road; runs concurrently with US Interstate Highways 77/81 and US Highway 52 at this point. |
| 72.6 116.8 2034 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing Reed Creek, VA, on Chapman Road (US Highway 11). |
| 74.9 120.5 2270 ft. |
Junction |
NOTE: US Highway 11 leaves Chapman Road and rejoins its main route. |
| 77.5 124.7 2041 ft. |
Junction: Virginia State Highway 121/Virginia State Highway 121 |
Junction of US Highway 11 with VA State Highway 121/US Highway 52. NOTE: US Highway 52 ends its overlap with US Highway 11 at this point. |
| 79.0 127.2 2113 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 77 |
NOTE: US Interstate Highway 77 separates from US Highway 11 at this junction. To the south, crosses the New River, VA, and the community of Hillsville, VA: - Carroll County Recreation Park & Picnic Area (129 Ballpark Dr., Hillsville, VA, Tel. 276-730-3100): ballpark, picnic shelter, playground. � Carter Pines Community Park (605-1 Pine St., Hillsville, VA, Tel. 276-730-3100). � Beaver Dam Creek Walking Trail (Tel. 276-728-2128): a walking trail that is part of the Mountain Warler Trail Loop; breathtaking scenery, diverse wildlife and plant life; open daily from dawn to dusk; and the community of Woodlawn, Carroll County, VA. � Crooked Creek Wildlife Management Area: 1600 acres of mountain land; 6 miles of streams. Activities: fishing (daily pert/state fishing license needed), hunting, hiking, nature photography, wildlife viewing. |
| 80.2 129.1 1965 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Reed Creek, VA crossing. |
| 80.2 129.1 1982 ft. |
Park |
Carter Wayside Park (Max Meadows, VA). Access from US Highway 11 is on Formato Drive |
| 81.3 130.9 2156 ft. |
Junction: Virginia State Highway 619 |
Junction of US Highway 11 & Virginia State Highway 619. Short route to the north ending at E Lee Hwy/State Route F-044. Terminates to the south at an intersection with US Highway 52. |
| 87.5 140.8 2129 ft. |
Junction: Virginia State Highway 100 |
Intersection of US Highway 11 & Virginia State Highway 100. South access to the community of Barren Springs, Whyte County, VA. Limited services. North access to the community of Draper, Pulaski County, VA. - Near Pulaski Wayside Picnic Area (Lee Highway): fishing, picnicking. Also accesses the communities of McAdam, Shiloh, Wurno, and Newbern, all in Pulaski County, VA. Limited services. |
| 90.0 144.9 2595 ft. |
Picnic Area |
Pulaski Wayside Picnic Area (Lee Highway): fishing, picnicking. |
| 91.5 147.2 2037 ft. |
Park/Stadium |
Calfee Park (42 1st St NW, Pulaski, VA, Tel. 540-994-8630), a stadium in Pulaski, VA with a seating capacity of 2,500; mainly used as a baseball stadium. Other events held here include exhibitions, equestrian events, concerts, fairs. |
| 92.3 148.5 1900 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing Peak Creek, VA on US Highway 11. |
| 92.4 148.7 1906 ft. |
Junction: Virginia State Highway 99 |
Junction of US Highway 11 & Virginia State Highway 99. To the south, this highway ends at an intersectionwith US Interstate Highway 81/VA State Highway 100. |
| 92.5 148.9 1929 ft. |
Pulaski, VA |
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| 95.2 153.2 2011 ft. |
Gallimore, VA |
Community of Gallimore, Pulaski County, VA. - Gatewood Park (27 State St., Tel. 540-994-8696): fishing, picnicking, boating, camping, hiking, 42-site campsite. - Heritage Park (Dora Hwy, Tel. 540-994-8696): picnic tables, picnic shelter, park area, gazebo, parking. - Dora Highway Park (Dora Hwy): walking trail, play equipment, volleyball/basketball court, benches, renovated N&W caboose. |
| 99.4 159.9 2119 ft. |
Junction: Virginia State Highway 100 |
Junction of US Highway 11 & Virginia State Highway 100 |
| 99.9 160.7 2080 ft. |
Dublin, VA |
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| 105.8 170.2 1972 ft. |
New River, VA |
Community of New River, Pulaski County, VA. Nearby is David Bisset Park (23 Berkley Williams Dr., Tel. 540-731-3633): riverfront park; picnic shelters, walking trails, playground, athletic fields, sand volleyball area; open daily, dawn to dusk; and Wildwood Park (1126 Norwood St., Radford, VA, Tel. 540-639-2202): walking paths, hiking/biking trails, nature walks. |
| 106.1 170.8 1906 ft. |
Junction: Virginia State Highway 114 |
Intersection of US Highway 11 & Virginia State Highway 114. East access to the community of Centerville, Montgomery County, VA. Limited services. |
| 106.9 172.1 1699 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing the New River, VA. |
| 107.1 172.4 1729 ft. |
Park |
David Bisset Park (23 Berkley Williams Dr., Tel. 540-731-3633): riverfront park; picnic shelters, walking trails, playground, athletic fields, sand volleyball area; open daily, dawn to dusk. |
| 107.3 172.6 1818 ft. |
Junction: Virginia State Highway 232 |
Junction of US Highway 11 & Virginia State Highway 232. To the south, runs through the city of Radford, Montgomery County, VA. - Wildwood Park (1126 Norwood St., Tel. 540-639-2202), located in the center of Radford; walking/hiking/biking trails, nature walks. - Bisset Park (23 Berkley Williams Dr., Tel. 540-731-3633): riverfront park; picnic shelters, walking trails, playground, athletic fields, sand volleyball area; open daily, dawn to dusk. - Riverview Park (River St.): soccer/football field, shelter, parking. |
| 107.6 173.1 1785 ft. |
Park |
Wildwood Park (1126 Norwood St., Radford, VA, Tel. 540-639-2202): walking paths, hiking/biking trails, nature walks. |
| 108.1 173.9 1798 ft. |
Radford, VA |
City of Radford, Montgomery County, VA. - Wildwood Park (1126 Norwood St., Tel. 540-639-2202), located in the center of Radford; walking/hiking/biking trails, nature walks. - Bisset Park (23 Berkley Williams Dr., Tel. 540-731-3633): riverfront park; picnic shelters, walking trails, playground, athletic fields, sand volleyball area; open daily, dawn to dusk. - Riverview Park (River St.): soccer/football field, shelter, parking. |
| 108.3 174.3 1798 ft. |
Junction: Virginia State Highway 177 |
Intersection of US Highway 11 & Virginia State Highway 177. To the south, VA State Highway 177 ends at a junction with US Interstate Highway 81. |
| 116.6 187.6 2113 ft. |
Junction: Virginia State Highway 8 |
Junction of US Highway 11 & Virginia State Highway 8. South access to the community of Riner, Montgomery County, VA. Limited services. |
| 116.9 188.1 2093 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 460 |
US Highway 11 & US Highway 460 intersect at this point. NOTE: Overlap to the east with US Highway 11. |
| 117.4 188.9 2096 ft. |
Christianburg, VA |
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| 118.1 190.0 2090 ft. |
Junction: Virginia State Highway 111 |
Junction of US Highway 11 & Virginia State Highway 111 |
| 118.9 191.4 2172 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 460 |
NOTE: US Highway 460 veers right in a northerly direction to the city of Blacksburg, Montgomery County, VA. - Gateway Park (2650 Meadowbrook Dr.): horseback/biking trails, gazebo, hiking trails; gateway to the Jefferson National Forest, VA. - Toms Creek Park (2100 Toms Creek Road): playground, lighted softball field, bleachers, picnic tables, swings, benches, public restrooms. - Huckleberry Trail (201 Clark Street, SW): paved pedestrian/biking path running from the Blacksburg library to the New River Mall; benches, parking. - Shenandoah Bike Trail and Park (1501 Seneca Dr.): playground, walking trail, picnic tables, benches, walking trail. |
| 120.0 193.1 2159 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 81 |
Junction of US Highway 11 & US Interstate Highway 81. Northeast access to the communities of Bonsack & Riverside, Roanoke County, VA. - Nearby is Dixie Caverns (5733 West Main St., Salem, VA, Tel. 540-380-2085): a commercial limestone solution show cave; 45-min cavern tours, camping, rock/mineral shop.
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| 126.5 203.5 1417 ft. |
Shawsville, VA |
Community of Shawsville, Montgomery County, VA. Limited services. |
| 127.6 205.4 1319 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing Roanoke River, VA. |
| 130.5 210.0 1273 ft. |
Elliston, VA |
Community of Elliston, Montgomery County, VA. Limited services. |
| 131.8 212.1 1257 ft. |
Elliston-Lafayette, VA |
Community of Elliston-Lafayette, Montgomery County, VA. Limited services. |
| 133.0 214.1 1175 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Roanoke River, VA crossing. |
| 133.7 215.2 1293 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Spring Hollow Reservoir, Roanoke, VA. South of US Highway 11. Access is on State Route 639, off US Highway 11. |
| 134.3 216.1 1175 ft. |
Bonsack, VA |
Community of Bonsack, Roanoke County, VA. Limited services. |
| 134.7 216.8 1168 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Dixie Caverns (5733 West Main St., Salem, VA, Tel. 540-380-2085): a commercial limestone solution show cave; 45-min cavern tours, camping, rock/mineral shop. |
| 137.8 221.8 1089 ft. |
Glenvar, VA |
Community of Glenvar, Roanoke County, VA. Limited services. |
| 140.0 225.3 1040 ft. |
Junction: Virginia State Highway 112 |
NOTE: Short highway connecting US Highway 11 with US Interstate Highway 81 to the north. |
| 141.2 227.3 1037 ft. |
Junction: US-460 Alt |
NOTE: US Highway 11 branches off from its main route; goes southeast and gets back on its main route on S College Avenue. |
| 141.9 228.3 1050 ft. |
Salem, VA |
City of Salem, Virginia. Attractions in Salem: - Longwood Park (800 Main St., Tel. 540-375-3057): 5 picnic shelters. - Moyer Park (900 Main St.): picnic shelter w/ tables, volleyball court, playground, 2 horseshoe pits, half basketball court, restrooms. - Riverside Park (River Rd.): fishing along Roanoke River, picnic tables, grills. - Salem Municipal Golf Course (601 Academy St., Tel. 540-387-9802): constructed in 1919; 9-hole, par 34 golf course. |
| 142.2 228.9 1066 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 460 |
NOTE: For a brief distance, US Highway 460 separates from US Highway 11 and goes east. Rejoins the main route at the intersection with VA State Highway 419. |
| 142.7 229.6 1043 ft. |
Junction |
NOTE: At this point, US Highway 11 branches out on a south-east route. |
| 143.5 231.0 1115 ft. |
Roanoke College |
Roanoke College Elizabeth Campus (Kime Lane, Salem, VA) founded in 1842. |
| 144.0 231.8 1014 ft. |
Junction: Virginia State Highway 419 |
Junction of US Highway 11 & Virginia State Highway 419. South access to the city of Cave Spring, Roanoke County, VA. NOTE: Short overlap to the north with US Highway 11. |
| 144.7 232.8 1040 ft. |
Junction: Virginia State Highway 419/US Highway 460 |
NOTE: VA State Highway 419 ends its overlap with US Highway 11 at this juncture. Heads north, intersects US Interstate Highway 81, and ends at an intersection with VA State Highway 311. US Highway 460 goes west to the city of Salem, Virginia. Attractions in Salem: - Longwood Park (800 Main St., Tel. 540-375-3057): 5 picnic shelters. - Moyer Park (900 Main St.): picnic shelter w/ tables, volleyball court, playground, 2 horseshoe pits, half basketball court, restrooms. - Riverside Park (River Rd.): fishing along Roanoke River, picnic tables, grills. - Salem Municipal Golf Course (601 Academy St., Tel. 540-387-9802): constructed in 1919; 9-hole, par 34 golf course. |
| 145.7 234.5 1017 ft. |
Junction: Virginia State Highway 117 |
Junction of US Highway 11 & Virginia State Highway 117. Northeast route to Roanoke Regional Airport (5202 Aviation Dr NW, Roanoke, VA, tel. 540-362-1999): a public-use airport about 5 miles north of Roanoke, VA. This highway ends at its intersection with US Highway 11, in the city of Hollins, Botetourt & Roanoke Counties, VA. - Walrond Park (6824 Walrond Dr, Tel. 530-561-8196)): softball/baseball fields, soccer/football field, tennis courts, play equipment, open field. - Old Tombstone, a historic folk art tombstone near Plantation Road.. South access to Wilmont, a neighborhood in Roanoake, VA. Terminates at an intersection with US Highway 11. |
| 146.1 235.1 1033 ft. |
Washington Heights, VA |
Washington Heights, a neighborhood in Roanoke, VA. |
| 147.5 237.3 1017 ft. |
Junction: Virginia State Highway 116 |
Junction of US Highway 11 & Virginia State Highway 116. North access to Villa Heights Recreation Center (Hoover St., Roanoke, VA): baseball/softball field, open field; turns west, accesses the community of Intervale, Alleghany County, VA (limited services)and ends at an intersection of VA State Highway 101. |
| 148.5 238.9 988 ft. |
Park |
15th Street NW, access road from US Highway 11 to Melrose Park (Melrose Ave., Roanoke, VA): tennis court, basketball courts, picnic shelter, open field. |
| 148.6 239.2 981 ft. |
Park |
14th Street NW, access road from US Highway 11 to Eureka Park (Eureka Circle NW, Roanoke, VA): tennis courts, basketball court, baseball/softball field. |
| 148.9 239.6 978 ft. |
Roanoke, VA |
City of Roanoke, VA - Mill Mountain Park (2404 Prospect Road SE, Tel. 540-343-3241): 500 acres of parkland situated on top of Mill Mountain (800 ft above the city): picnic areas, 2 overlooks, picnic areas, Mill Mountain Zoo, Mill Mountain Star (world's biggest freestanding lighted star). - Grandin Village Historic District (Raleigh Court neighborhood). - Washington Park (Roanoke, VA): soccer field, tennis courts, basketball courts, walking/jogging track, play equipment, swimming pool, parking. - Wasena Park (Wiley Dr. SW): baseball/softball fields, tennis courts, basketball court. - Fallon Park (Dale Ave. SE): tennis courts, swimming pool. - Fishburn Park: tennis courts, picnic shelter, playgrounds. - Highland Park (Washington Ave SW & 5th St.): baseball/softball fields. |
| 149.4 240.5 951 ft. |
Park |
Quarry Road, access road to Washington Park (Roanoke, VA): soccer field, tennis courts, basketball courts, walking/jogging track, play equipment, swimming pool, parking. |
| 149.8 241.0 951 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 220/US Interstate Highway 581 |
Intersection of US Highway 11 & US Highway 220/US Interstate Highway 581 |
| 150.0 241.4 938 ft. |
Junction: US Highways 220/221/460/Virginia State Highway 116 |
Junction of US Highway 11 w/ US Highways 220/221/460 & VA State Highway 116. To the northeast, US Highways 220/221/460 run concurrently on Challenger Ave; US Highway 220 turns north on Cloverdale Rd, accesses the unincorporated communities of Botetourt East, British Woods, and Cloverdale, VA. US Highways 221/460 continue NE and accesses the communities of Coyner Springs, Peachtree, Stepping Stone, Knollwood, Heatherstone, Laymantown, Wester, and Blue Ridge, VA. To the south, VA State Highway 16 concurrent with US Highways 11/221 run through the city of Roanoke, VA. |