Origin
Chase City, VA
Evening in Chase City on Thursday
Local time
5:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chase City, VA to Roanoke, VA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
122 mi
196 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 16m
★
6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chase City, VA
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Roanoke, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chase City, VA to Roanoke, VA covers 122 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, David Bruce Avenue, David Bruce Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
61 miles from Chase City, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 122 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m 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 2h 26m drive with frequent turns across 122 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main 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.
The drive from Chase City, VA to Roanoke, VA is easy. At 2h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chase City, VA to Roanoke, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | — | — |
| David Bruce Avenue | — | — |
| David Bruce Highway | — | — |
| Patrick Henry Highway | — | — |
| Phenix Main Street | — | — |
| Wickliffe Road | — | — |
| Swinging Bridge Road | — | — |
| Brookneal Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chase City, VA and Roanoke, VA.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
108 ft
·
8 sec
·
East 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left
21 mi
·
32 min
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto David Bruce Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
David Bruce Avenue
5
Continue on David Bruce Highway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
David Bruce Highway
6
Continue on Patrick Henry Highway
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Patrick Henry Highway
7
Continue on Phenix Main Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Phenix Main Street
8
Continue on Patrick Henry Highway
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Patrick Henry Highway
9
Continue on Wickliffe Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Wickliffe Road
10
Turn right onto Swinging Bridge Road
5.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Swinging Bridge Road
11
Turn right onto Brookneal Highway
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Brookneal Highway
12
Turn left onto Browns Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Browns Mill Road
13
Turn right onto Wisecarver Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wisecarver Road
14
Continue on Calohan Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Calohan Road
15
Turn right onto Wards Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wards Road
16
Turn left onto Lynbrook Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Lynbrook Road
17
Continue on Waterlick Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Waterlick Road
18
Turn left onto Sunburst Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Sunburst Road
19
Turn right onto Leesville Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Leesville Road
20
Take the ramp left toward US 460 West
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 460 West
21
Merge slight right onto US 460 West
44 mi
·
1 hr
·
US 460 West
22
Turn left onto Williamson Road Northeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Williamson Road Northeast
23
Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Salem Avenue Southeast
24
Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
476 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Jefferson Street
25
Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest
377 ft
·
22 sec
·
Kirk Avenue Southwest
26
Turn left
115 ft
·
14 sec
27
Turn left
131 ft
·
10 sec
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61 miles from Chase City, VA, or about 1h 13m 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 27 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roanoke, 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.
+
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 122 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Chase City, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61 mi from Chase City, VA · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61 miles from Chase City, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Roanoke, 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
$19.08 one way
$38.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $20.86 | $41.72 |
| premium | $4.70 | $22.58 | $45.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.94 | $53.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.81 | $5.86 |
| Efficient EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.67 | $4.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.08 | $7.81 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Roanoke, VA
Evening in Roanoke on Thursday
Local time
5:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
30 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
2h 26m 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 Chase City, VA to Roanoke, VA covers 122 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, David Bruce Avenue, David Bruce Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61 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 $19.08 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.
The drive from Chase City, VA to Roanoke, VA is easy. At 2h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chase City, VA to Roanoke, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chase City, VA to Roanoke, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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