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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.9 mi
01h 13m
Flight
35.46 mi
57.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.46 mi
Kilometers
57.06 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.9 mi
Kilometers
78.7 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bassett
Sat, Apr 11, 7:37 PM EDT
Return by in Roanoke
Sat, Apr 11, 8:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-04-11T18:24
Arrive Bassett
Sat, Apr 11, 7:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roanoke
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
Rocky Mount
VA

Town in Virginia

From Roanoke
24.5 mi
00h 36m
To Bassett
24.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    87 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest

    602 ft · 34 sec · 1st Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Franklin Road Southwest

    566 ft · 14 sec · Franklin Road Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Street

    870 ft · 39 sec · South Jefferson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Elm Avenue Southeast

    941 ft · 21 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    654 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Roy L. Webber Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Roy L. Webber Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Franklin Road Southwest

    35.4 mi · 52 min · Franklin Road Southwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Virginia Avenue

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Virginia Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 57 West: Stanleytown, Bassett

    1475 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Fairy Stone Park Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Fairy Stone Park Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Fairystone Park Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Fairystone Park Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Fairystone Parkway

    1001 ft · 19 sec · Fairystone Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Road 673

    34 m · 9 sec · County Road 673

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sunset Drive

    81 m · 12 sec · Sunset Drive

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Road Southwest
35.5 mi · 73%
Virginia Avenue
5.52 mi · 11%
Roy L. Webber Expressway
3.57 mi · 7%
Fairystone Park Highway
2.07 mi · 4%
Fairy Stone Park Highway
1.03 mi · 2%
Elm Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky Mount
00h 36m from Roanoke
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Roanoke and Bassett. Straight-line distance: 35.46 mi (57.06 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Bassett

#2 Bassett

City in Nebraska, USA

Population1,100
Coordinates36.7593000, -79.9903200
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Bassett (-79.99032, 36.7593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.39 L · about $6.69
Round trip
$13.39
3.38 gal · 12.78 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Bassett. The current time is 18:24:40.

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.