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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.63 mi
01h 19m
Flight
44.4 mi
71.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.4 mi
Kilometers
71.45 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.63 mi
Kilometers
89.52 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horse Pasture
Mon, May 25, 11:12 AM EDT
Return by in Roanoke
Mon, May 25, 12:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-05-25T09:52
Arrive Horse Pasture
Mon, May 25, 11:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rocky Mount
VA

Town in Virginia

From Roanoke
27.8 mi
00h 39m
To Horse Pasture
27.8 mi
00h 39m

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
79°F
Memorial Day

Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms

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

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.

  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

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Virginia Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58 West, US 58 Business East: Martinsville, Stuart

    1013 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto A. L. Philpott Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · A. L. Philpott Highway

  12. 12

    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.

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
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Road Southwest
35.5 mi · 64%
Virginia Avenue
13.3 mi · 24%
Roy L. Webber Expressway
3.57 mi · 6%
A. L. Philpott Highway
2.42 mi · 4%
Elm Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi · 1%
US 58 West
0.19 mi
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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
44.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky Mount
00h 39m from Roanoke
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Horse Pasture. Straight-line distance: 44.4 mi (71.45 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Horse Pasture

#2 Horse Pasture

Census designated place

Population2,227
Coordinates36.6284700, -79.9508700
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Horse Pasture (-79.95087, 36.62847)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.43 L · about $7.76
Round trip
$15.53
3.92 gal · 14.86 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Virginia · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Horse Pasture. The current time is 09:52:25.

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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.