How far is Roanoke, VA from Bassett, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Bassett, VA is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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 Virginia
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 Bassett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Bassett.
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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
941 ft · 21 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast
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Take the ramp right
654 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Roy L. Webber Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Roy L. Webber Expressway
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Continue on Franklin Road Southwest
35.4 mi · 52 min · Franklin Road Southwest
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Continue on Virginia Avenue
5.5 mi · 8 min · Virginia Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 57 West: Stanleytown, Bassett
1475 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Fairy Stone Park Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Fairy Stone Park Highway
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Continue on Fairystone Park Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Fairystone Park Highway
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Continue on Fairystone Parkway
1001 ft · 19 sec · Fairystone Parkway
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Turn right onto County Road 673
34 m · 9 sec · County Road 673
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Turn left onto Sunset Drive
81 m · 12 sec · Sunset Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sunset Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Bassett.
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.
Franklin Road Southwest
Continue on Franklin Road Southwest
35.4 mi · 00h 52m
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 Bassett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Bassett?
The road trip is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 24.5 miles from Roanoke and 24.4 miles from Bassett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 $6.69 one way or $13.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 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 Bassett.
Stop Ideas Near Rocky Mount
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 Rocky Mount.
Roanoke
Blacksburg, VA
Danville
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Bassett. Straight-line distance: 35.46 mi (57.06 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 Bassett
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 1,100 |
| Coordinates | 36.7593000, -79.9903200 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bassett (-79.99032, 36.7593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.69 | $13.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.07 | $16.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.50 | $19.01 |
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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