How far is Alexandria, VA from Hillsville, VA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Hillsville, VA is about 320.2 miles (515.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.9 miles (395.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Hillsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Hillsville.
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Start on South Washington Street
23 m · 7 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto King Street
96 m · 15 sec · King Street
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Turn right onto South Saint Asaph Street
842 ft · 41 sec · South Saint Asaph Street
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Turn right onto Duke Street
102 m · 19 sec · Duke Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
1260 ft · 51 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Gibbon Street
923 ft · 38 sec · Gibbon Street
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Turn left onto South Patrick Street
1157 ft · 34 sec · South Patrick Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore
133 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, I 495 West
3238 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)
5 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway (Local)
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Capital Beltway
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Continue on Capital Beltway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Vienna, Front Royal
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke
108.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Keep slight left
110 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South: Charlotte NC
2043 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on I 77 South: Charlotte NC
2179 ft · 53 sec
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Continue straight
16.9 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58, VA 221: Hillsville, Galax
1254 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Carrollton Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Carrollton Pike
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Keep slight left to continue on Carrollton Pike
2099 ft · 34 sec · Carrollton Pike
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Continue on West Stuart Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · West Stuart Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Stuart Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Hillsville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 South
Keep slight left
110 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexandria and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Hillsville?
The road trip is about 320.2 miles (515.3 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jolivue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160 miles from Alexandria and 160.2 miles from Hillsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.9 miles (395.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.76 one way or $89.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexandria and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillsville.
Stop Ideas Near Jolivue
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jolivue.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Clifton Forge
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Hillsville. Straight-line distance: 245.86 mi (395.67 km).
#1 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hillsville
Town in Carroll County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,686 |
| Coordinates | 36.7626300, -80.7347900 |
| Altitude | 767 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillsville (-80.73479, 36.76263)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 515 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $44.76 | $89.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $50.05 | $100.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $53.99 | $107.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $63.55 | $127.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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