How far is Roanoke, VA from Collinsville, VA?

The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Collinsville, VA is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.4 miles (61.8 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 EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.31 mi
01h 12m
Flight
38.43 mi
61.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.43 mi
Kilometers
61.85 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.31 mi
Kilometers
77.74 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collinsville
Sun, Nov 8, 8:04 PM EST
Return by in Roanoke
Sun, Nov 8, 9:17 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-11-08T18:52
Arrive Collinsville
Sun, Nov 8, 8:04 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roanoke
9:30 PM EST
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
24.2 mi
00h 36m
To Collinsville
24.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37ยฐF
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
67ยฐF
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    87 m ยท 26 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest

    602 ft ยท 34 sec ยท 1st Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Franklin Road Southwest

    566 ft ยท 14 sec ยท Franklin Road Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Street

    870 ft ยท 39 sec ยท South Jefferson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Elm Avenue Southeast

    941 ft ยท 21 sec ยท Elm Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    654 ft ยท 16 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Roy L. Webber Expressway

    3.6 mi ยท 5 min ยท Roy L. Webber Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Franklin Road Southwest

    35.4 mi ยท 52 min ยท Franklin Road Southwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Virginia Avenue

    5.8 mi ยท 8 min ยท Virginia Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220 Business South: Collinsville, Martinsville

    2.3 mi ยท 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Daniel Creek Road

    2114 ft ยท 58 sec ยท South Daniel Creek Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท South Daniel Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Road Southwest
35.5 mi ยท 74%
Virginia Avenue
5.84 mi ยท 12%
Roy L. Webber Expressway
3.57 mi ยท 7%
US 220 Business South
2.32 mi ยท 5%
South Daniel Creek Road
0.4 mi ยท 1%
Elm Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

Franklin Road Southwest

Continue on Franklin Road Southwest

35.4 mi ยท 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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
38.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky Mount
00h 36m from Roanoke
Leave By
4:04 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Collinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Collinsville?

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 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?

Rocky Mount is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Roanoke and 24.1 miles from Collinsville.

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

The direct path is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Roanoke and Sunny near Collinsville.

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 Collinsville. Straight-line distance: 38.43 mi (61.85 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
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#2 Collinsville

Collinsville is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.7151400, -79.9153200
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Collinsville (-79.91532, 36.71514)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
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
1.7 gal
6.45 L ยท about $6.58
Round trip
$13.16
3.4 gal ยท 12.9 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.87 $6.58 $13.16
Mid-grade $4.37 $7.42 $14.85
Premium $4.78 $8.13 $16.26
Diesel $6.17 $10.48 $20.97

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 ยท Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Collinsville. The current time is 18:52:23.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.