How far is Bassett, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Bassett, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bassett and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bassett and Roanoke.
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Start on Sunset Drive
81 m · 13 sec · Sunset Drive
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Turn right onto County Road 673
34 m · 10 sec · County Road 673
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Turn left onto Fairystone Parkway
1001 ft · 17 sec · Fairystone Parkway
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Continue on Fairystone Park Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Fairystone Park Highway
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Continue on Fairy Stone Park Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fairy Stone Park Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 220 North: Roanoke
1037 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
18.2 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Virgil H Goode Highway
23 mi · 34 min · Virgil H Goode Highway
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Continue on Roy L. Webber Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Roy L. Webber Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 24: Elm Avenue, Vinton
627 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Elm Avenue Southeast
1340 ft · 36 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 Bassett and Roanoke.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Virgil H Goode Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Virgil H Goode Highway
23 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Bassett and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bassett to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Rocky Mount is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Bassett and 20.9 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.38 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Bassett and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Rocky Mount
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 Rocky Mount.
Roanoke
Blacksburg, VA
Danville
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bassett and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 35.46 mi (57.06 km).
#1 Bassett
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 1,100 |
| Coordinates | 36.7593000, -79.9903200 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.38 | $12.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.69 | $15.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.05 | $18.11 |
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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