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Trip from Chase City, VA to Arlington, VA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 8m

Distance

198 mi

319 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

12 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 55m ★
6 AM
4h 8m
8 AM
4h 34m
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.

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town in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, United States

Chase City, VA

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Downtown Arlington, VA, VA

Arlington, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Chase City, VA to Arlington, VA covers 198 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 Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, I 95, Kings Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.8 miles on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.96 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

99 miles from Chase City, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 8m. Total distance: 198 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Chase City, VA to Arlington, VA covers 198 miles and takes about 4h 8m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 51.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 81.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 198 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 81.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 186.1 miles (I 395 / Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
81.9 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in

Keep slight right at fork toward VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway, Richmond

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway, Richm...
8
95.8 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95, I 64 East: Washington, Norfolk

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95, I 64 East: Washington, Norfolk
9
186.1 mi into trip | ~3h 49m in | I 395 / Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 395 / Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway toward I 395 North, I 495 North: Washington, Tysons Corner

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 170A; 170B Toward I 395 North, I 495 North: Washington, Ty...
8
194.8 mi into trip | ~4h in

Take the exit toward VA 27: Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pike

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 8A Toward VA 27: Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pi...
8
195.2 mi into trip | ~4h 1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward VA 27 West: Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward VA 27 West: Joint Base Myer-Henderson Ha...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Chase City, VA and Arlington, VA, road signs point toward Richmond, Norfolk and Tysons Corner.

Richmond

81.9 mi in | ~1h 47m

Norfolk

95.8 mi in | ~2h 6m

Tysons Corner

186.1 mi in | ~3h 49m | via I 395

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike 51.8 mi 57m
I 95 36.6 mi 43m
Kings Highway 29.5 mi 36m
West Patrick Henry Highway 24.6 mi 31m
Hull Street Road 14.2 mi 20m
Powhite Parkway 11.2 mi 14m
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway 8.7 mi 10m
VA 47 8.2 mi 11m
Longest stretch: Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike — 51.8 mi, about 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chase City, VA and Arlington, VA.

1

Start on VA 47

109 ft · 7 sec · East 2nd Street
2

Turn right onto VA 47; VA 49

1.3 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
3

Turn left onto VA 47

8.2 mi · 11 min · VA 47
4

Turn right onto US 15; US 360

29 mi · 36 min · Kings Highway
5

Merge onto US 360; US 460

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway
6

Keep slight left at fork onto US 360

25 mi · 31 min · West Patrick Henry Highway
7

Continue on US 360

14 mi · 20 min · Hull Street Road
Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward VA 288 North: Powhite Parkway
9

Merge onto VA 288

2.1 mi · 2 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward VA 76: Lucks Lane, Old Hundred Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway, Richmond Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto VA 76

8.5 mi · 10 min · Powhite Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto VA 76

1.8 mi · 2 min · Powhite Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto VA 76

0.9 mi · 1 min · Powhite Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15

Merge onto I 195

2.2 mi · 3 min · Beltline Expressway
Use the straight lane.
16

Keep slight right at fork

502 ft · 12 sec
Toward I 95, I 64 East: Washington, Norfolk Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North: Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Merge onto I 95

52 mi · 57 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; US 17

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 95; US 17
20

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
21

Merge onto I 95

35 mi · 41 min · I 95
Use the slight left lane.
22

Keep slight right at fork onto I 395

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
Exit 170A; 170B Toward I 395 North, I 495 North: Washington, Tysons Corner Use the straight / slight left lanes.
23

Continue on I 395

8.1 mi · 9 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
Exit 170A Toward I 395 North: Washington Use the straight lane.
24

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Exit 8A Toward VA 27: Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pike Use the slight right lane.
25

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward VA 27 West: Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pike Use the slight left lane.
26

Merge onto VA 27

1.8 mi · 3 min · Washington Boulevard
Toward Columbia Pike Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Turn left onto VA 237

0.3 mi · 1 min · 10th Street North
28

Turn slight left

137 ft · 8 sec
29

Turn left onto Wilson Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Wilson Boulevard
30

Arrive at destination

Wilson Boulevard

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 99 miles from Chase City, VA, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.8 miles.

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 44 miles or 56m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 99 miles or 2h 10m 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 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Chase City, 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 Chase City, VA

This is one driving day of about 198 miles and 4h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Chase City, 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.
The longest stretch is on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike for about 51.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 99 mi from Chase City, VA · 2h 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Richmond, VA

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.

Popular next leg

Richmond, VA to Arlington, VA

104.6 mi · 2h 6m

Pacing Suggestions

Victoria, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Richmond, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99 miles from Chase City, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Arlington, VA

The final approach into Arlington, 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 Arlington, VA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg National Battlefield

National Battlefield

Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...

19 mi from route ~47 min detour Free near mile 75.1
Park Closure: Eastern Front Tour Road south of Route 36 - Closed
View on nps.gov
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

National Historical Park

On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the effective end of the nation's largest war. Question...

29 mi from route ~73 min detour Free near mile 20.5
View on nps.gov
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

29 mi from route ~73 min detour Free near mile 198
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.96 one way

$61.93 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $33.85 $67.71
premium $4.70 $36.65 $73.29
diesel $5.61 $43.72 $87.43

Estimated Tolls: $3.63

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike (51.8 mi) $3.63

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

12 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Richmond, VA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Richmond, VA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Target T1931 (Richmond, VA)

Richmond, VA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Swift Creek

Midlothian, VA

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Target Richmond

Richmond, VA

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Sheehy Richmond - L3

Richmond, VA

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Carytown Exchange

Richmond, VA

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

WHITTEN CJDR POWER LINK 1

North Chesterfield, VA

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 3 eVgo Network: 2 Tesla: 2 EV Connect: 1 Blink Network: 1 Electrify America: 1 Non-Networked: 1 LOOP: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 59.4 0 $20.79 $9.50
Efficient EV 49.5 0 $17.33 $7.92
EV Truck/SUV 79.2 0 $27.72 $12.67

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Chase City, VA

Evening in Chase City on Thursday

Local time

6:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Arlington, VA

Evening in Arlington on Thursday

Local time

6:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

94°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 3 to 14 mph 1% chance 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

45 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

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 Chase City, VA to Arlington, VA covers 198 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 Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, I 95, Kings Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99 miles from Chase City, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.96 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 198 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 81.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 186.1 miles (I 395 / Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Chase City, VA and Arlington, VA, road signs point toward Richmond, Norfolk and Tysons Corner.

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