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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.03 mi
01h 24m
Flight
56.12 mi
90.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.12 mi
Kilometers
90.31 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.03 mi
Kilometers
128.8 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Mon, May 25, 5:28 AM EDT
Return by in Hillsville
Mon, May 25, 6:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsville
2026-05-25T04:04
Arrive Roanoke
Mon, May 25, 5:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Floyd
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Hillsville
34.3 mi
00h 42m
To Roanoke
45.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Memorial Day

Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Stuart Drive

    1650 ft · 56 sec · West Stuart Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Floyd Pike

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Floyd Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Floyd Highway South

    15.6 mi · 22 min · Floyd Highway South

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    2280 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Floyd Highway North

    20.3 mi · 28 min · Floyd Highway North

  7. 7

    Continue on Bent Mountain Road

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Bent Mountain Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Brambleton Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Brambleton Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Colonial Avenue

    1792 ft · 44 sec · Colonial Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Colonial Avenue

    37 m · 7 sec · Colonial Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Colonial Avenue

    2678 ft · 1 min · Colonial Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Electric Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Electric Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 220 North

    867 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Roy L. Webber Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Roy L. Webber Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 24: Elm Avenue, Vinton

    627 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Elm Avenue Southeast

    1340 ft · 36 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Street

    1546 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  19. 19

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsville and Roanoke.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Floyd Highway North
20.3 mi · 25%
Floyd Highway South
15.6 mi · 19%
Bent Mountain Road
11.7 mi · 15%
Floyd Pike
11.6 mi · 14%
Roy L. Webber Expressway
3.44 mi · 4%
Electric Road
1.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
56.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Floyd
00h 42m from Hillsville
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Floyd, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Floyd.

BUS

Blacksburg, VA

36 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse
BUS

Roanoke

53 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
RAIL

Danville

91 mi away
677 Craghead St.
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

91 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsville and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 56.12 mi (90.31 km).

Hillsville

#1 Hillsville

Town in Carroll County, Virginia, United States

Population2,686
Coordinates36.7626300, -80.7347900
Altitude767
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: West Stuart Drive (-80.734786, 36.762627)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.69 L · about $11.17
Round trip
$22.34
5.64 gal · 21.38 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Virginia · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillsville and Roanoke. The current time is 04:04:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.