TA/Petro - Roanoke, VA
Roanoke, Virginia — TA/Petro truck stop on I-81 & I-581
TA/Petro
Chain
170
Truck Spots
8
Amenities
4.0 / 5.0
Driver Rating
About This Location
Roanoke sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia along the I-81 corridor, one of the most heavily trucked interstates in the East. This TA provides critical services for drivers navigating the challenging Appalachian grades. The truck service center specializes in brake work, which is essential on this corridor. I-81's truck traffic has grown to the point where Congress has discussed converting sections to a dedicated truck highway.
Amenities
Showers
Laundry
Iron Skillet
Pizza Hut
DEF
Truck Service
Scales
Wi-Fi
Nearby Highways
I-81I-581US-220US-460
Fuel Brands
TA
Driver Tips
- I-81 grades in this section are steep and brake-intensive — have your brakes inspected regularly.
- Fog in the Blue Ridge valleys can reduce visibility suddenly — slow down and use low beams.
- The Afton Mountain grade on I-64 east of here is notorious for truck accidents in bad weather — avoid if possible.
- Virginia state police patrol I-81 heavily for speed enforcement — this is not the corridor to rush through.
TA/Petro - Roanoke, VA — FAQ
TA/Petro - Roanoke, VA has approximately 170 truck parking spots. During peak hours (typically after 7 PM), spots can fill up quickly, especially on weeknights. Plan to arrive early to secure a spot.
TA/Petro - Roanoke, VA offers the following amenities: Showers, Laundry, Iron Skillet, Pizza Hut, DEF, Truck Service, Scales, Wi-Fi. Amenity availability may vary by time of day, and some services may close during overnight hours.
TA/Petro - Roanoke, VA in Roanoke, Virginia is accessible from I-81, I-581, US-220, US-460. This makes it a convenient stop for drivers running these major freight corridors.
TA/Petro - Roanoke, VA offers fuel from TA. Diesel fuel is available at all pump islands, and DEF is available at the pump.
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