Origin
Roanoke, VA
Morning in Roanoke on Friday
Local time
8:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roanoke, VA to Chatmoss, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
61.1 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roanoke, VA
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Chatmoss, VA
Eric Joseph
Trip Overview
The drive from Roanoke, VA to Chatmoss, VA covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Franklin Road Southwest, 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 35.5 miles on Franklin Road Southwest. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 61.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 61.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Franklin Road Southwest is the longest continuous segment at about 35.5 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 27m drive. You will face about 9 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 0.3 miles (VA 116 / South Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese 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
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
VA 116 / South Jefferson Street
Turn right onto VA 116 / South Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
VA 24 / Elm Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto VA 24 / Elm Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Road Southwest | 35.5 mi | 52m |
| Virginia Avenue | 19.6 mi | 24m |
| Roy L. Webber Expressway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Irisburg Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Old Liberty Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Elm Avenue Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Jefferson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street Southwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Franklin Road Southwest
— 35.5 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke, VA and Chatmoss, 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
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Franklin Road Southwest
4
Turn right onto VA 116
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Jefferson Street
5
Turn left onto VA 24
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Elm Avenue Southeast
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
7
Merge onto US 220
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Roy L. Webber Expressway
8
Continue on US 220
35 mi
·
52 min
·
Franklin Road Southwest
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 220
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Virginia Avenue
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward SR 650
11
Turn left onto SR 650
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Irisburg Road
12
Turn right onto SR 620
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Liberty Drive
13
Turn left onto SR 777
250 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mount Olivet Road
14
Arrive at destination
SR 777
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.5 mi from Roanoke, VA · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.5 miles from Roanoke, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chatmoss, VA
The final approach into Chatmoss, 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
$9.55 one way
$19.11 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.45 | $20.89 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.31 | $22.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Chatmoss, VA
Morning in Chatmoss on Friday
Local time
8:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m 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 Chatmoss, VA covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Franklin Road Southwest, 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 30.5 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 $9.55 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 is a straightforward 1h 27m drive. You will face about 9 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 0.3 miles (VA 116 / South Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Roanoke, VA to Chatmoss, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Booker T Washington National Monument.
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. National park proximity is from the NPS API. 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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