There are
986 mi
from Roanoke, VA to Topeka, KS
That's the driving distance. It would take 18 hours 48 mins to go from Roanoke, Virginia to Topeka, Kansas.
The flight distance (direct flight from Roanoke, VA to Topeka, KS) is 863.21 mi.
986 mi = 1,586.55 kms