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Trip from Roanoke, VA to Chase City, VA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 50m

Distance

111.7 mi

180 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 40m ★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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independent city in Virginia, United States

Roanoke, VA

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town in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, United States

Chase City, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Roanoke, VA to Chase City, VA covers 111.7 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, Craftons Gate Highway, West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.1 miles on US 460. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.47 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

55.9 miles from Roanoke, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 111.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 50m drive with frequent turns across 111.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 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 18.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 1st Street Southwest.

Driving Effort 4/10

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 0.1 miles (1st Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 221; US 220 BUS / Franklin Road Southwest): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.4 miles (US 221; US 220 BUS; VA 116 / Williamson Road Southeast): Navigation decision point.

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
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 1st Street Southwest

Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest

Navigation decision point

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 221; US 220 BUS / Franklin Road Southwest

Turn sharp left onto US 221; US 220 BUS / Franklin Road Southwest

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 221; US 220 BUS; VA 116 / Williamson Road Southeast

Turn left onto US 221; US 220 BUS; VA 116 / Williamson Road Southeast

Navigation decision point

4
1.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 221; US 460; US 220 Alt / Orange Avenue Northeast

Turn right onto US 221; US 460; US 220 Alt / Orange Avenue Northeast

Navigation decision point

5
27 mi into trip | ~40m in | US 460

Keep slight right at fork onto US 460 toward US 460 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 460 East

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 460 18.1 mi 23m
Craftons Gate Highway 14.7 mi 20m
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike 14.6 mi 18m
Brookneal Highway 12.9 mi 17m
Patrick Henry Highway 12.2 mi 17m
Blue Ridge Boulevard 5.5 mi 7m
Swinging Bridge Road 5.1 mi 12m
Orange Avenue Northeast 2.9 mi 6m
Longest stretch: US 460 — 18.1 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

285 ft · 26 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest

0.1 mi · 34 sec · 1st Street Southwest
3

Turn sharp left onto US 221; US 220 BUS

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Franklin Road Southwest
4

Turn left onto US 221; US 220 BUS; VA 116

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Williamson Road Southeast
5

Continue on US 11; US 221; US 220 BUS; VA 116

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Williamson Road Northeast
6

Turn right onto Kimball Avenue Northeast

0.7 mi · 1 min · Kimball Avenue Northeast
7

Turn right onto US 221; US 460; US 220 Alt

2.9 mi · 6 min · Orange Avenue Northeast
8

Continue on US 221; US 460; US 220 Alternate

1.9 mi · 3 min · Challenger Avenue Northeast
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on US 221; US 460

5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard
10

Continue on US 221; US 460

15 mi · 18 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
11

Continue on US 221; US 460

0.6 mi · 42 sec · Blue Ridge Avenue
12

Keep slight right at fork onto US 460

18 mi · 23 min · US 460
Toward US 460 East
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward SR 682
14

Turn right onto SR 682

189 ft · 9 sec · Leesville Road
15

Turn left onto SR 681

0.8 mi · 2 min · Sunburst Road
16

At end of road, turn right onto SR 622

1.5 mi · 2 min · Waterlick Road
17

Continue on SR 622

2.5 mi · 4 min · Lynbrook Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Turn right onto US 29

0.7 mi · 1 min · Wards Road
19

Turn left onto SR 685

1.9 mi · 2 min · Calohan Road
20

Continue on SR 685

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wisecarver Road
21

At end of road, turn left onto SR 686

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Browns Mill Road
22

Turn right onto US 501

13 mi · 17 min · Brookneal Highway
23

Turn left onto SR 605

5.1 mi · 12 min · Swinging Bridge Road
24

At end of road, turn left onto VA 40

2.2 mi · 3 min · Wickliffe Road
25

Continue on VA 40

6.7 mi · 9 min · Patrick Henry Highway
26

Continue on VA 40

1.2 mi · 1 min · Phenix Main Street
27

Continue on VA 40

5.5 mi · 7 min · Patrick Henry Highway
28

Continue on VA 40

0.4 mi · 1 min · David Bruce Highway
29

Continue on VA 40

0.6 mi · 1 min · David Bruce Avenue
30

Turn right onto VA 47

1.4 mi · 3 min · Legrande Avenue
31

Continue on VA 47

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tollhouse Highway
32

Continue on VA 47

2.4 mi · 4 min · Drakes Main Street
33

Continue on VA 47

15 mi · 20 min · Craftons Gate Highway
34

Continue on VA 47

525 ft · 9 sec · Black Branch Road
35

At end of road, turn right onto VA 47; VA 49

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
36

Turn left onto VA 47

109 ft · 3 sec · East 2nd Street
37

Arrive at destination

VA 47

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 55.9 miles from Roanoke, VA, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.1 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 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.9 miles or 1h 22m 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 20m

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

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Roanoke, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 Roanoke, VA

This is one driving day of about 111.7 miles and 2h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Roanoke, 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 18.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 55.9 mi from Roanoke, VA · 1h 22m into the drive

Downtown Timberlake, VA, VA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Timberlake, VA

56 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

Bedford, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Timberlake, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.9 miles from Roanoke, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Booker T Washington National Monument

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 3.9
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...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 57.8
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.47 one way

$34.93 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $19.10 $38.20
premium $4.70 $20.67 $41.35
diesel $5.61 $24.66 $49.32

Estimated Tolls: $1.02

West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike (14.6 mi) $1.02

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

$17

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.1 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 $11.73 $5.36
Efficient EV 27.9 0 $9.77 $4.47
EV Truck/SUV 44.7 0 $15.64 $7.15

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 18, 2026

Origin

Roanoke, VA

Morning in Roanoke on Saturday

Local time

8:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chase City, VA

Morning in Chase City on Saturday

Local time

8:05 AM

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

10 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

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 Roanoke, VA to Chase City, VA covers 111.7 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, Craftons Gate Highway, West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 55.9 miles from Roanoke, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.47 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 0.1 miles (1st Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 221; US 220 BUS / Franklin Road Southwest): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.4 miles (US 221; US 220 BUS; VA 116 / Williamson Road Southeast): Navigation decision point.

The route from Roanoke, VA to Chase City, 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.

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