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

The driving distance from Union Hall, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.08 mi
00h 48m
Flight
22.38 mi
36.02 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Union Hall.

Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
32.08 mi
Kilometers
51.63 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Return by in Union Hall
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union Hall
2026-04-23T00:44
Arrive Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union Hall
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 Union Hall
18.1 mi
00h 24m
To Roanoke
14 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kemp Ford Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Kemp Ford Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Berger Loop

    859 ft · 38 sec · Berger Loop

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Franklin Turnpike

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Old Franklin Turnpike

  4. 4

    Turn right

    7.1 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Jubal Early Highway

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Jubal Early Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on JAE Valley Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · JAE Valley Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Boulevard Southeast

    2965 ft · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Boulevard Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Riverland Road Southeast

    809 ft · 28 sec · Riverland Road Southeast

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Riverland Road Southeast

    56 m · 6 sec · Riverland Road Southeast

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Riverland Road Southeast

    2914 ft · 2 min · Riverland Road Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 9th Street Southeast

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 9th Street Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jamison Avenue Southeast

    1920 ft · 35 sec · Jamison Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on Elm Avenue Southeast

    1845 ft · 41 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Street

    1546 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Franklin Turnpike
10.8 mi · 34%
Jubal Early Highway
9.5 mi · 30%
JAE Valley Road
3.19 mi · 10%
Kemp Ford Road
1.75 mi · 5%
9th Street Southeast
1.2 mi · 4%
Riverland Road Southeast
0.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Old Franklin Turnpike

Turn right onto Old Franklin Turnpike

10.8 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky Mount
00h 24m from Union Hall
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Union Hall and Sunny near Roanoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 18.1 miles from Union Hall and 14 miles from Roanoke.

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 9.7 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.48 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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

Union Hall

#1 Union Hall

Census designated place

Population1,138
Coordinates37.0187500, -79.6864200
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Kemp Ford Road (-79.684659, 37.019472)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.29 L · about $4.48
Round trip
$8.95
2.26 gal · 8.58 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.48 $8.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.00 $10.01
Premium $4.78 $5.40 $10.80
Diesel $5.62 $6.36 $12.71

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 Union Hall and Roanoke. The current time is 00:44:19.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.