How far is Roanoke, VA from Horse Pasture, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Horse Pasture, VA is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Horse Pasture.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Horse Pasture.
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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
13.3 mi · 17 min · Virginia Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58 West, US 58 Business East: Martinsville, Stuart
1013 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto A. L. Philpott Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · A. L. Philpott Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · A. L. Philpott Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Horse Pasture.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Roanoke and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Horse Pasture.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Horse Pasture?
The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 27.8 miles from Roanoke and 27.8 miles from Horse Pasture.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.76 one way or $15.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 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 Horse Pasture.
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 Horse Pasture. Straight-line distance: 44.4 mi (71.45 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 Horse Pasture
Census designated place
| Population | 2,227 |
| Coordinates | 36.6284700, -79.9508700 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Horse Pasture (-79.95087, 36.62847)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.36 | $18.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.02 | $22.05 |
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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