How far is Roanoke, VA from Hurt, VA?

The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Hurt, VA is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
46.16 mi
01h 15m
Flight
37.59 mi
60.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.59 mi
Kilometers
60.49 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.16 mi
Kilometers
74.29 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hurt
Tue, May 19, 6:35 AM EDT
Return by in Roanoke
Tue, May 19, 7:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-05-19T05:19
Arrive Hurt
Tue, May 19, 6:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Bedford
VA

Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States

From Roanoke
23.1 mi
00h 37m
To Hurt
23.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SW
Destination
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1850 ft · 37 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Jamison Avenue Southeast

    130 m · 7 sec · Jamison Avenue Southeast

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Bullitt Avenue Southeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bullitt Avenue Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Jamison Avenue Southeast

    993 ft · 19 sec · Jamison Avenue Southeast

  9. 9

    Continue on Dale Avenue Southeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Dale Avenue Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on West Virginia Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Virginia Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Hardy Road

    3229 ft · 1 min · Hardy Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Bypass Road

    1916 ft · 38 sec · Bypass Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Washington Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Washington Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Stewartsville Road

    17.3 mi · 26 min · Stewartsville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Shingle Block Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Shingle Block Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Glenwood Drive

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Glenwood Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Leesville Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Leesville Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mentow Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Mentow Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Bishops Creek Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Bishops Creek Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Bishop Creek Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Bishop Creek Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bedford Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bedford Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Bedford Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Bedford Avenue

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    3114 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Hurt Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Hurt Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Prospect Road

    2863 ft · 1 min · Prospect Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Prospect Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stewartsville Road
17.3 mi · 38%
Shingle Block Road
5.48 mi · 12%
Bishop Creek Road
4.15 mi · 9%
Bishops Creek Road
3.09 mi · 7%
Glenwood Drive
2.6 mi · 6%
East Washington Avenue
1.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Stewartsville Road

Continue on Stewartsville Road

17.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
37.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 37m from Roanoke
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Hurt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Roanoke and 23.1 miles from Hurt.

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

The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roanoke and Sunny near Hurt.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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

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

RAIL

Kemper Street station

33 mi away
825 Kemper St
BUS

Roanoke

37 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
RAIL

Clifton Forge

60 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
BUS

Blacksburg, VA

80 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Hurt. Straight-line distance: 37.59 mi (60.49 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

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

#2 Hurt

Town in Pittsylvania County, Virginia

Population1,211
Coordinates37.0926400, -79.2964100
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Hurt (-79.29641, 37.09264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.17 L · about $6.46
Round trip
$12.91
3.26 gal · 12.34 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.46 $12.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.22 $14.44
Premium $4.78 $7.79 $15.58
Diesel $5.62 $9.17 $18.33

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Hurt. The current time is 05:19:37.

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.