Origin
Arlington, VA
Night in Arlington on Thursday
Local time
11:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, VA to Chase City, VA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
4h 8m
Distance
197 mi
317 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 55m
★
6 AM
4h 8m
8 AM
4h 35m
10 AM
4h 17m
12 PM
4h 15m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 33m
8 PM
4h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, VA
Dominik Gryzbon
Chase City, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Arlington, VA to Chase City, VA covers 197 miles and takes about 4h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Oakland Street, North Pershing Drive, North Glebe Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
98.5 miles from Arlington, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 8m. Total distance: 197 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 8m drive with frequent turns across 197 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Oakland Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 8m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arlington, VA to Chase City, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Oakland Street | — | — |
| North Pershing Drive | — | — |
| North Glebe Road | — | — |
| I 395 South | — | — |
| Henry G | — | — |
| I 195 South | — | — |
| Beltline Expressway | — | — |
| Powhite Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Oakland Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, VA and Chase City, VA.
1
Start on Wilson Boulevard
89 ft
·
8 sec
·
Wilson Boulevard
2
Turn right onto North Oakland Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Oakland Street
3
Turn right onto North Pershing Drive
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Pershing Drive
4
Turn left onto North Glebe Road
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Glebe Road
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 395 South: Richmond
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 395 South: Richmond
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 395 South: Richmond, Quaker Lane
315 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 395 South: Richmond, Quaker Lane
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 395 South: Richmond
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 395 South: Richmond
8
Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
9
Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
36 mi
·
43 min
·
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight left
55 mi
·
1 hr
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 195 South, I 64 West: Charlottesville
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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I 195 South, I 64 West: Charlottesville
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 195 South
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 195 South
13
Continue on Beltline Expressway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Beltline Expressway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Powhite Parkway
15
Keep slight left to continue on E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
16
Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway
8.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Powhite Parkway
17
Take the exit slight right toward VA 288 South: Amelia, Chesterfield
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
VA 288 South: Amelia, Chesterfield
18
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
19
Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 360 West: Hull Street Road, Amelia
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 360 West: Hull Street Road, Amelia
21
Merge slight left onto Hull Street Road
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Hull Street Road
22
Continue on Patrick Henry Highway
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Patrick Henry Highway
23
Continue on West Colonial Trail Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Colonial Trail Highway
24
Keep slight left to continue on Patrick Henry Highway
17 mi
·
21 min
·
Patrick Henry Highway
25
Keep slight left to continue on Kings Highway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Kings Highway
26
Take the exit slight left
476 ft
·
16 sec
27
Turn left onto Craftons Gate Highway
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Craftons Gate Highway
28
Continue on Black Branch Road
525 ft
·
10 sec
·
Black Branch Road
29
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
30
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
East 2nd Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 98.5 miles from Arlington, VA, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 43 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.5 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chase City, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Arlington, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arlington, VA
This is one driving day of about 197 miles and 4h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Arlington, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 98.5 mi from Arlington, VA · 2h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98.5 miles from Arlington, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chase City, VA
The final approach into Chase City, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Chase City, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.81 one way
$61.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $33.68 | $67.37 |
| premium | $4.70 | $36.46 | $72.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.50 | $86.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.1 | 0 | $20.68 | $9.46 |
| Efficient EV | 49.3 | 0 | $17.24 | $7.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.8 | 0 | $27.58 | $12.61 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% 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
Chase City, VA
Night in Chase City on Thursday
Local time
11:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 8m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arlington, VA to Chase City, VA covers 197 miles and takes about 4h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Oakland Street, North Pershing Drive, North Glebe Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.5 miles from Arlington, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.81 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 8m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arlington, VA to Chase City, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Arlington, VA to Chase City, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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