How far is Hollins, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Hollins, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.52 mi
00h 13m
Flight
4.86 mi
7.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.86 mi
Kilometers
7.82 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.52 mi
Kilometers
8.89 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Wed, Apr 22, 7:45 PM EDT
Return by in Hollins
Wed, Apr 22, 7:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollins
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Roanoke
Wed, Apr 22, 7:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hollins
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Vinton
VA

City in Iowa

From Hollins
3 mi
00h 06m
To Roanoke
2.5 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph W
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hollins and Roanoke.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollins and Roanoke.

  1. 1

    Start on Plantation Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Plantation Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hollins Road Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Hollins Road Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Orange Avenue Northeast

    2587 ft · 1 min · Orange Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Williamson Road Northeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · Williamson Road Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  8. 8

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
181.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Plantation Road
2.47 mi · 45%
Hollins Road Northeast
1.93 mi · 35%
Williamson Road Northeast
0.75 mi · 14%
Orange Avenue Northeast
0.49 mi · 9%
Salem Avenue Southeast
0.16 mi · 3%
South Jefferson Street
0.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Plantation Road

Start on Plantation Road

2.47 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
4.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vinton
00h 06m from Hollins
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hollins 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 Hollins to Roanoke?

The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Hollins and 2.5 miles from Roanoke.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hollins and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roanoke.

Stop Ideas Near Vinton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vinton and the surrounding midpoint area.
The City Market Building
Food stop 2.3 mi away

The City Market Building

Roanoke , VA
32 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
Rating 4.3/5 286 reviews Event venue,Food court
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , VA
114 N Broad St, Salem, VA 24153
Rating 2.3/5 4 reviews City government office
Charter Hall at the City Market Building
Nearby stop 2.3 mi away

Charter Hall at the City Market Building

Roanoke , VA
32 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
Rating 4.5/5 19 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Roanoke

3 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
BUS

Blacksburg, VA

46 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse
RAIL

Clifton Forge

59 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

Kemper Street station

67 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollins and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 4.86 mi (7.82 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hollins

City in Virginia, United States of America

Population14,673
Coordinates37.3412500, -79.9431000
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Plantation Road (-79.943291, 37.341129)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.2 gal
0.74 L · about $0.79
Round trip
$1.58
0.4 gal · 1.48 L
Estimated CO2
1.8 kg one way
Round trip: 3.6 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.79 $1.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $0.89 $1.77
Premium $4.78 $0.96 $1.91
Diesel $5.62 $1.12 $2.25

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollins and Roanoke. The current time is 19:31:41.

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.