How far is Horse Pasture, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Horse Pasture, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 56 miles (90.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
56 mi
01h 04m
Flight
44.4 mi
71.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.4 mi
Kilometers
71.45 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56 mi
Kilometers
90.13 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Mon, May 25, 10:03 AM EDT
Return by in Horse Pasture
Mon, May 25, 11:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horse Pasture
2026-05-25T08:59
Arrive Roanoke
Mon, May 25, 10:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Horse Pasture
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rocky Mount
VA

Town in Virginia

From Horse Pasture
28 mi
00h 32m
To Roanoke
28 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 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 Horse Pasture and Roanoke.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Horse Pasture and Roanoke.

  1. 1

    Start on A. L. Philpott Highway

    9 m · 5 sec · A. L. Philpott Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on A. L. Philpott Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · A. L. Philpott Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight toward US 220 North

    977 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto William F Stone Highway

    13.5 mi · 17 min · William F Stone Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Virgil H Goode Highway

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Virgil H Goode Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Virgil H Goode Highway

    23 mi · 34 min · Virgil H Goode Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Roy L. Webber Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Roy L. Webber Expressway

  8. 8

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

    627 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Elm Avenue Southeast

    1340 ft · 36 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Street

    1546 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  12. 12

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Virgil H Goode Highway
35.4 mi · 63%
William F Stone Highway
13.5 mi · 24%
Roy L. Webber Expressway
3.6 mi · 6%
A. L. Philpott Highway
2.56 mi · 5%
South Jefferson Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Elm Avenue Southeast
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
44.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky Mount
00h 32m from Horse Pasture
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Horse Pasture 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 Horse Pasture to Roanoke?

The road trip is about 56 miles (90.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 28 miles from Horse Pasture and 28 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms around Horse Pasture and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Roanoke.

Stop Ideas Near Rocky Mount

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rocky Mount, 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 Rocky Mount.

BUS

Roanoke

31 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
BUS

Blacksburg, VA

53 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse
RAIL

Danville

65 mi away
677 Craghead St.
RAIL

Kemper Street station

79 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Horse Pasture and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 44.4 mi (71.45 km).

Horse Pasture

#1 Horse Pasture

Census designated place

Population2,227
Coordinates36.6284700, -79.9508700
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: US 58 (-79.950916, 36.628536)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.48 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.69
3.96 gal · 14.96 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.84 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.77 $17.54
Premium $4.78 $9.46 $18.92
Diesel $5.62 $11.14 $22.27

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 Horse Pasture and Roanoke. The current time is 08:59:33.

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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.