How far is Altavista, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Altavista, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altavista and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altavista and Roanoke.
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Start on Main Street
9 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
111 m · 17 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
2297 ft · 1 min · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Bedford Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bedford Avenue
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Continue on Bedford Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Bedford Highway
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Turn right onto Bishop Creek Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Bishop Creek Road
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Continue on Bishops Creek Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Bishops Creek Road
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Continue on Mentow Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Mentow Drive
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Turn right onto Leesville Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Leesville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Glenwood Drive
2.6 mi · 4 min · Glenwood Drive
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Turn left onto Shingle Block Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Shingle Block Road
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Continue on Stewartsville Road
17.3 mi · 26 min · Stewartsville Road
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Continue on East Washington Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Bypass Road
1659 ft · 32 sec · Bypass Road
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Continue on Hardy Road
1 km · 1 min · Hardy Road
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Continue on East Virginia Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · East Virginia Avenue
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Continue on Dale Avenue Southeast
1 km · 1 min · Dale Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Jamison Avenue Southeast
1.5 km · 2 min · Jamison Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Elm Avenue Southeast
1845 ft · 41 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
1546 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Kirk Avenue Southwest
115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest
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Turn left
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
40 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altavista and Roanoke.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Stewartsville Road
Continue on Stewartsville Road
17.3 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Altavista and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roanoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altavista to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Altavista and 26 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.77 one way or $13.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Altavista and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
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 Bedford.
Kemper Street station
Roanoke
Clifton Forge
Blacksburg, VA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altavista and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 37.74 mi (60.73 km).
#1 Altavista
Town in Virginia
| Population | 3,422 |
| Coordinates | 37.1118100, -79.2855800 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roanoke
The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.
| Population | 99,058 |
| Coordinates | 37.2709700, -79.9414300 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.62 | $19.23 |
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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