How far is Hillsville, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Hillsville, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 80 miles (128.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms
Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsville and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsville and Roanoke.
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Start on West Stuart Drive
1650 ft · 56 sec · West Stuart Drive
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Turn left onto Floyd Pike
11.6 mi · 16 min · Floyd Pike
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Continue on Floyd Highway South
15.6 mi · 22 min · Floyd Highway South
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Continue on West Main Street
1 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2280 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Floyd Highway North
20.3 mi · 28 min · Floyd Highway North
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Continue on Bent Mountain Road
11.7 mi · 17 min · Bent Mountain Road
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Continue on Brambleton Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Brambleton Avenue
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Turn right onto Colonial Avenue
1792 ft · 44 sec · Colonial Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Colonial Avenue
37 m · 7 sec · Colonial Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Colonial Avenue
2678 ft · 1 min · Colonial Avenue
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Turn right onto Electric Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Electric Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 220 North
867 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Roy L. Webber Expressway
3.4 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 Hillsville and Roanoke.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Floyd Highway North
Continue on Floyd Highway North
20.3 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hillsville and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Roanoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsville to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 80 miles (128.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Floyd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Hillsville and 45.7 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.17 one way or $22.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms around Hillsville and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Floyd
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 Floyd.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsville and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 56.12 mi (90.31 km).
#1 Hillsville
Town in Carroll County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,686 |
| Coordinates | 36.7626300, -80.7347900 |
| Altitude | 767 |
| 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: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.49 | $24.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.47 | $26.95 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.86 | $31.72 |
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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