Origin
Chatmoss, VA
Morning in Chatmoss on Friday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chatmoss, 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 25m
Distance
55.7 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chatmoss, VA
Eric Joseph
Roanoke, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chatmoss, VA to Roanoke, VA covers 55.7 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Virgil H Goode Highway, Virginia Avenue, Roy L. Webber Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.4 miles on Virgil H Goode Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 55.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 55.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 35.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near VA 457 / West Church Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 4.9 miles (VA 457 / West Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.3 miles (US 220 / Virgil H Goode Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
VA 457 / West Church Street
Turn left onto VA 457 / West Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
28.3 mi into trip
|
~43m 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
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
55.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Virgil H Goode Highway | 35.4 mi | 50m |
| Virginia Avenue | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| Roy L. Webber Expressway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Spruce Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Memorial Boulevard North | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Market Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Old Liberty Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Church Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Virgil H Goode Highway
— 35.4 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chatmoss, VA and Roanoke, VA.
1
Start on SR 777
250 ft
·
8 sec
·
Mount Olivet Road
2
Turn right onto SR 620
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Liberty Drive
3
Turn right onto Spruce Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Spruce Street
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Spruce Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Spruce Street
5
Turn right onto Mulberry Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Mulberry Road
6
Continue on East Market Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Market Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto VA 457
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Church Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto US 220 BUS
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Boulevard North
9
Continue on US 220 BUS
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Virginia Avenue
10
Take the ramp onto US 220 BUS
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 220 BUS
Toward US 220 North: Roanoke
11
Merge onto US 220
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Virginia Avenue
Toward US 220 North: Roanoke
12
Continue on US 220
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Virgil H Goode Highway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 220
23 mi
·
33 min
·
Virgil H Goode Highway
Toward US 220 North
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 220
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Roy L. Webber Expressway
Toward US 220 North
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward VA 24: Elm Avenue, Vinton
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto VA 24
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Elm Avenue Southeast
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto VA 116
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Jefferson Street
18
Turn left onto Kirk Avenue Southwest
379 ft
·
22 sec
·
Kirk Avenue Southwest
19
Turn left
115 ft
·
13 sec
20
Turn left
132 ft
·
9 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.9 mi from Chatmoss, VA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Chatmoss, 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
$8.71 one way
$17.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.52 | $19.05 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% 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
Morning in Roanoke on Friday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
33 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 25m 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 Chatmoss, VA to Roanoke, VA covers 55.7 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Virgil H Goode Highway, Virginia Avenue, Roy L. Webber Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.9 miles from Chatmoss, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.71 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 55.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 4.9 miles (VA 457 / West Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.3 miles (US 220 / Virgil H Goode Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Chatmoss, VA to Roanoke, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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