How far is Roanoke, VA from Altavista, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Altavista, VA is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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 Bedford County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Altavista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Altavista.
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Start on the route
87 m · 26 sec
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Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
602 ft · 34 sec · 1st Street Southwest
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Turn sharp left onto Franklin Road Southwest
566 ft · 14 sec · Franklin Road Southwest
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
870 ft · 39 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Elm Avenue Southeast
1850 ft · 37 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Jamison Avenue Southeast
130 m · 7 sec · Jamison Avenue Southeast
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Keep slight right to continue on Bullitt Avenue Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Bullitt Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Jamison Avenue Southeast
993 ft · 19 sec · Jamison Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Dale Avenue Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Dale Avenue Southeast
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Continue on West Virginia Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · West Virginia Avenue
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Continue on Hardy Road
3229 ft · 1 min · Hardy Road
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Continue on Bypass Road
1916 ft · 38 sec · Bypass Road
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Turn right onto East Washington Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Washington Avenue
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Continue on Stewartsville Road
17.3 mi · 26 min · Stewartsville Road
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Continue on Shingle Block Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Shingle Block Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Glenwood Drive
2.6 mi · 4 min · Glenwood Drive
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Turn right onto Leesville Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Leesville Road
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Turn left onto Mentow Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Mentow Drive
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Continue on Bishops Creek Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Bishops Creek Road
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Continue on Bishop Creek Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Bishop Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bedford Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Bedford Highway
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Continue on Bedford Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Bedford Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
2297 ft · 1 min · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
111 m · 17 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
9 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Altavista.
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.
Stewartsville Road
Continue on Stewartsville Road
17.3 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Roanoke and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Altavista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Altavista?
The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Roanoke and 22.4 miles from Altavista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roanoke and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Altavista.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
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 Bedford.
Kemper Street station
Roanoke
Clifton Forge
Blacksburg, VA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Altavista. Straight-line distance: 37.74 mi (60.73 km).
#1 Roanoke
The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.
| Population | 99,058 |
| Coordinates | 37.2709700, -79.9414300 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Altavista
Town in Virginia
| Population | 3,422 |
| Coordinates | 37.1118100, -79.2855800 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| Country | United States |
End: Altavista (-79.28558, 37.11181)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.89 | $17.77 |
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 11, 2026
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