How far is Roanoke, VA from Union Hall, VA?

The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Union Hall, VA is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
36.08 mi
01h 00m
Flight
22.38 mi
36.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.38 mi
Kilometers
36.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.08 mi
Kilometers
58.06 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union Hall
Thu, Apr 23, 7:43 AM EDT
Return by in Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 8:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Union Hall
Thu, Apr 23, 7:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Rocky Mount
VA

Town in Virginia

From Roanoke
18 mi
00h 30m
To Union Hall
18 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Union Hall.

  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

    1425 ft · 28 sec · Bullitt Avenue Southeast

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 9th Street Southeast

    1.1 mi · 3 min · 9th Street Southeast

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Riverland Road Southeast

    2663 ft · 2 min · Riverland Road Southeast

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    13.5 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Booker T Washington Highway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Booker T Washington Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Old Franklin Turnpike

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Old Franklin Turnpike

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Berger Loop

    859 ft · 39 sec · Berger Loop

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kemp Ford Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Kemp Ford Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kemp Ford Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Franklin Turnpike
10.9 mi · 30%
Booker T Washington Highway
7.06 mi · 20%
Kemp Ford Road
1.75 mi · 5%
9th Street Southeast
1.14 mi · 3%
Riverland Road Southeast
0.5 mi · 1%
Elm Avenue Southeast
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight right

13.5 mi · 00h 20m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky Mount
00h 30m from Roanoke
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Union Hall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Union Hall?

The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 18 miles from Roanoke and 18 miles from Union Hall.

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

The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roanoke and Sunny near Union Hall.

Stop Ideas Near Rocky Mount

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rocky Mount and the surrounding midpoint area.
The City Market Building
Food stop 14.6 mi away

The City Market Building

Roanoke , VA
32 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
Rating 4.3/5 286 reviews Event venue,Food court
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

Town of Vinton

Vinton , VA
311 S Pollard St, Vinton, VA 24179
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City Hall
Charter Hall at the City Market Building
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Charter Hall at the City Market Building

Roanoke , VA
32 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
Rating 4.5/5 19 reviews Event venue

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 Union Hall. Straight-line distance: 22.38 mi (36.02 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Union Hall

#2 Union Hall

Census designated place

Population1,138
Coordinates37.0187500, -79.6864200
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Union Hall (-79.68642, 37.01875)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.82 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.06
2.54 gal · 9.64 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.03 $10.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.62 $11.25
Premium $4.78 $6.07 $12.14
Diesel $5.62 $7.14 $14.28

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Union Hall. The current time is 06:43:09.

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.