There are
802 mi
from Roanoke, VA to Sarasota, FL
That's the driving distance. It would take 15 hours 26 mins to go from Roanoke, Virginia to Sarasota, Florida.
The flight distance (direct flight from Roanoke, VA to Sarasota, FL) is 702.78 mi.
802 mi = 1,289.93 kms