Origin
Bassett, VA
Afternoon in Bassett on Friday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bassett, VA to Roanoke, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
49.3 mi
79 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bassett, VA
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Roanoke, VA
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Trip Overview
This 49.3-mile drive from Bassett, Virginia, to Roanoke, Virginia, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 12 minutes. Given its short duration and manageable distance, it's ideal as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $8. You'll primarily travel on roads like the Virgil H Goode Highway and US 220. This route offers a mixed driving experience, making it a convenient and efficient way to travel between these two locations within the Southeast region of Virginia.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 49.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive features a 45% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster-paced travel and potentially slower, more local road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23 miles on the Virgil H Goode Highway, offering a sustained period of travel. This route has a mixed profile, suggesting that you'll transition between different types of roadways, from expressways to potentially more winding or direct highway segments. It's not a monotonous interstate grind but rather a varied experience behind the wheel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Virgil H Goode Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 23 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 21.9 miles in near US 220 / Virgil H Goode Highway.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.9 miles (US 220 / Virgil H Goode Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.6 miles (VA 24 / Elm Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
21.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 220 / Virgil H Goode Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 220 / Virgil H Goode Highway toward US 220 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 220 North
7
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward VA 24: Elm Avenue, Vinton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward VA 24: Elm Avenue, Vinton
5
48.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
VA 24 / Elm Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto VA 24 / Elm Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Virgil H Goode Highway | 23 mi | 33m |
| US 220 | 18.2 mi | 25m |
| Roy L. Webber Expressway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Fairystone Park Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Fairy Stone Park Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Elm Avenue Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Fairystone Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Virgil H Goode Highway
— 23 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bassett, VA and Roanoke, VA.
1
Start on SR 673
265 ft
·
13 sec
·
Sunset Drive
2
Turn right onto County Road 673
111 ft
·
10 sec
·
County Road 673
3
Turn left onto VA 57
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Fairystone Parkway
4
Continue on VA 57
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Fairystone Park Highway
5
Continue on VA 57
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairy Stone Park Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 220 North: Roanoke
7
Merge onto US 220; VA 57
18 mi
·
25 min
·
US 220; VA 57
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 220
23 mi
·
33 min
·
Virgil H Goode Highway
Toward US 220 North
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 220
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Roy L. Webber Expressway
Toward US 220 North
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward VA 24: Elm Avenue, Vinton
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto VA 24
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Elm Avenue Southeast
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto VA 116
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Jefferson Street
13
Turn left onto Kirk Avenue Southwest
379 ft
·
22 sec
·
Kirk Avenue Southwest
14
Turn left
115 ft
·
13 sec
15
Turn left
132 ft
·
9 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.7 mi from Bassett, VA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Bassett, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Roanoke, VA
The final approach into Roanoke, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.71 one way
$15.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.12 | $18.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Roanoke, VA
Afternoon in Roanoke on Friday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Rocky Mount, VA
25 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
31 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 12m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bassett, VA to Roanoke, VA covers 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Virgil H Goode Highway, US 220, Roy L. Webber Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.7 miles from Bassett, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.9 miles (US 220 / Virgil H Goode Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.6 miles (VA 24 / Elm Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bassett, VA to Roanoke, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Booker T Washington National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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