The drive from Chase City, VA to Roanoke, VA covers 111.6 miles and takes about 2h 50m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 460, VA 47, Brookneal Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.9 miles on US 460.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.45 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
55.8 miles from Chase City, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 111.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Chase City, VA to Roanoke, VA covers 111.6 miles and takes about 2h 50m, 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 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 460 is the longest continuous segment at about 43.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 22.4 miles in near VA 40 / David Bruce Avenue.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 50m drive. You will face about 19 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22.4 miles (VA 40 / David Bruce Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 66.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 66.7 miles (US 460): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
22.4 mi into trip|~34m in|VA 40 / David Bruce Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto VA 40 / David Bruce Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
66.4 mi into trip|~1h 46m in
Take the ramp toward US 460 West
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward US 460 West
6
66.7 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|US 460
Merge onto US 460 toward US 460 West
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 460 West
5
111.4 mi into trip|~2h 49m in|South Jefferson Street
Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
5
111.5 mi into trip|~2h 49m in|Kirk Avenue Southwest
Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 460
43.9 mi
1h
VA 47
21.1 mi
32m
Brookneal Highway
12.9 mi
17m
Patrick Henry Highway
12.2 mi
17m
Swinging Bridge Road
5.1 mi
12m
Lynbrook Road
2.5 mi
4m
Wickliffe Road
2.2 mi
3m
Calohan Road
1.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 460
— 43.9 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chase City, VA and Roanoke, 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
21 mi·32 min·VA 47
4
At end of road, turn left onto VA 40
0.6 mi·1 min·David Bruce Avenue
5
Continue on VA 40
0.4 mi·1 min·David Bruce Highway
6
Continue on VA 40
5.5 mi·7 min·Patrick Henry Highway
7
Continue on VA 40
1.2 mi·1 min·Phenix Main Street
8
Continue on VA 40
6.7 mi·9 min·Patrick Henry Highway
9
Continue on VA 40
2.2 mi·3 min·Wickliffe Road
10
Turn right onto SR 605
5.1 mi·12 min·Swinging Bridge Road
11
Turn right onto US 501
13 mi·17 min·Brookneal Highway
12
Turn left onto SR 686
0.3 mi·31 sec·Browns Mill Road
13
Turn right onto SR 685
1.6 mi·2 min·Wisecarver Road
14
Continue on SR 685
1.9 mi·2 min·Calohan Road
15
Turn right onto US 29
0.7 mi·1 min·Wards Road
16
Turn left onto SR 622
2.5 mi·4 min·Lynbrook Road
17
Continue on SR 622
1.5 mi·2 min·Waterlick Road
18
Turn left onto SR 681
0.8 mi·2 min·Sunburst Road
19
Turn right onto SR 682
0.1 mi·21 sec·Leesville Road
20
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward US 460 West
21
Merge onto US 460
44 mi·1 hr·US 460
Toward US 460 WestUse the straight lane.
22
Turn left onto US 11; US 221
0.8 mi·1 min·Williamson Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi·30 sec·Salem Avenue Southeast
24
Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
477 ft·20 sec·South Jefferson Street
25
Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest
379 ft·22 sec·Kirk Avenue Southwest
26
Turn left
115 ft·13 sec
27
Turn left
132 ft·9 sec
28
Arrive at 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 55.8 miles from Chase City, VA, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.9 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 25 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.8 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 21m
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.
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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 111.6 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 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 US 460 for about 43.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.8 mi from Chase City, VA
· 1h 28m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Booker T Washington National Monument
National Monument
Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 107.8
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...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 53.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.45 one way
$34.90 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$19.08
$38.16
premium
$4.70
$20.65
$41.31
diesel
$5.61
$24.64
$49.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.5
0
$11.72
$5.36
Efficient EV
27.9
0
$9.76
$4.46
EV Truck/SUV
44.6
0
$15.62
$7.14
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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 15, 2026
Origin
Chase City, VA
Evening
in Chase City on Friday
Local time
6:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Roanoke, VA
Evening
in Roanoke on Friday
Local time
6:52 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 50m 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 111.6 miles and takes about 2h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 460, VA 47, Brookneal Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.8 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 $17.45 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 50m drive. You will face about 19 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.4 miles (VA 40 / David Bruce Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 66.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 66.7 miles (US 460): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Chase City, 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 and Appomattox Court House National Historical Park.
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.
