How far is Roanoke, VA from Rocky Mount, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Rocky Mount, VA is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Rocky Mount.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Rocky Mount.
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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
18.3 mi · 27 min · Franklin Road Southwest
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220 Business South: Rocky Mount
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1933 ft · 41 sec · Franklin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Rocky Mount.
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.
Franklin Road Southwest
Continue on Franklin Road Southwest
18.3 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Roanoke and Mostly Sunny near Rocky Mount.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Rocky Mount?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Boones Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Roanoke and 12.6 miles from Rocky Mount.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.49 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roanoke and Mostly Sunny near Rocky Mount.
Stop Ideas Near Boones Mill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The City Market Building
Salem City Hall
Charter Hall at the City Market Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boones Mill.
Roanoke
Blacksburg, VA
Danville
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Rocky Mount. Straight-line distance: 19.08 mi (30.71 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 Rocky Mount
Town in Virginia
| Population | 4,712 |
| Coordinates | 36.9976400, -79.8919800 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rocky Mount (-79.89198, 36.99764)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.20 | $8.41 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.95 | $9.90 |
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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