How far is Roanoke, VA from Hillsville, VA?

The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Hillsville, VA is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
68.26 mi
01h 42m
Flight
56.12 mi
90.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.12 mi
Kilometers
90.31 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.26 mi
Kilometers
109.85 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsville
Mon, May 25, 6:41 AM EDT
Return by in Roanoke
Mon, May 25, 8:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-05-25T04:59
Arrive Hillsville
Mon, May 25, 6:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Floyd
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Roanoke
34.1 mi
00h 51m
To Hillsville
34.2 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph W
Destination
74°F
Memorial Day

Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Roy L. Webber Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 419, US 220 Business: Salem

    875 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    52 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Electric Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Electric Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Colonial Avenue

    2762 ft · 1 min · Colonial Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Colonial Avenue

    13 m · 2 sec · Colonial Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Colonial Avenue

    1799 ft · 51 sec · Colonial Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Brambleton Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Brambleton Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Bent Mountain Road

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Bent Mountain Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Floyd Highway North

    20.3 mi · 28 min · Floyd Highway North

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Floyd Highway South

    15.6 mi · 22 min · Floyd Highway South

  19. 19

    Continue on Floyd Pike

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Floyd Pike

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Stuart Drive

    1650 ft · 53 sec · East Stuart Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stuart Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Floyd Highway North
20.3 mi · 30%
Floyd Highway South
15.6 mi · 23%
Bent Mountain Road
11.7 mi · 17%
Floyd Pike
11.6 mi · 17%
Roy L. Webber Expressway
3.21 mi · 5%
Electric Road
1.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Floyd Highway North

Continue on Floyd Highway North

20.3 mi · 00h 28m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
56.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Floyd
00h 51m from Roanoke
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Roanoke and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Floyd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Roanoke and 34.2 miles from Hillsville.

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

The direct path is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.55 one way or $19.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Floyd

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

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

BUS

Blacksburg, VA

36 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse
BUS

Roanoke

53 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
RAIL

Danville

91 mi away
677 Craghead St.
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

91 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Hillsville. Straight-line distance: 56.12 mi (90.31 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

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

#2 Hillsville

Town in Carroll County, Virginia, United States

Population2,686
Coordinates36.7626300, -80.7347900
Altitude767
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Hillsville (-80.73479, 36.76263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.12 L · about $9.55
Round trip
$19.09
4.82 gal · 18.24 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.55 $19.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.67 $21.35
Premium $4.78 $11.51 $23.03
Diesel $5.62 $13.55 $27.11

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 Roanoke and Hillsville. The current time is 04:59:08.

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.