How far is Alexandria, VA from Chesterfield Court House, VA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Chesterfield Court House, VA is about 116.8 miles (188 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.8 mi
02h 24m
Flight
101.74 mi
163.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.74 mi
Kilometers
163.74 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.8 mi
Kilometers
187.97 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield Court House
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 AM EDT
Return by in Alexandria
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Chesterfield Court House
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Spotsylvania Courthouse
VA

Census designated place

From Alexandria
58.5 mi
01h 12m
To Chesterfield Court House
58.3 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Chesterfield Court House.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Chesterfield Court House.

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    23 m · 7 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto King Street

    96 m · 15 sec · King Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Saint Asaph Street

    842 ft · 41 sec · South Saint Asaph Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Duke Street

    102 m · 19 sec · Duke Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    1260 ft · 51 sec · South Washington Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Gibbon Street

    923 ft · 38 sec · Gibbon Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Patrick Street

    1157 ft · 34 sec · South Patrick Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore

    133 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, I 495 West

    3238 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)

    5 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway (Local)

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    37.2 mi · 44 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 South, I 64 West: Charlottesville

    867 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 South

    2102 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Beltline Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Beltline Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

    1.6 km · 2 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway

    1333 ft · 25 sec · Powhite Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward VA 150 South: Chippenham Parkway

    3082 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Chippenham Parkway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Chippenham Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield

    1400 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Iron Bridge Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Iron Bridge Road

  23. 23

    Turn left

    34 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Frith Lane

    558 ft · 17 sec · Frith Lane

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Lori Road

    1843 ft · 56 sec · Lori Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Mimms Drive

    531 ft · 17 sec · Mimms Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Mimms Loop

    100 m · 15 sec · Mimms Loop

  28. 28

    Continue on Mimms Loop

    101 m · 15 sec · Mimms Loop

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mimms Loop

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Chesterfield Court House.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway (Local)
97 mi · 83%
Chippenham Parkway
5.34 mi · 5%
Iron Bridge Road
5.2 mi · 4%
Powhite Parkway
2.47 mi · 2%
Beltline Expressway
2.07 mi · 2%
E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway (Local)

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
101.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spotsylvania Courthouse
01h 12m from Alexandria
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Alexandria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chesterfield Court House.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Chesterfield Court House?

The road trip is about 116.8 miles (188 km) and usually takes 02h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Spotsylvania Courthouse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Alexandria and 58.3 miles from Chesterfield Court House.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.32 one way or $32.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Alexandria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chesterfield Court House.

Stop Ideas Near Spotsylvania Courthouse

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Spotsylvania Courthouse, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spotsylvania Courthouse.

RAIL

Fredericksburg

16 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

44 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

47 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

50 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Chesterfield Court House. Straight-line distance: 101.74 mi (163.74 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

Population158,726
Coordinates38.8048400, -77.0469200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Chesterfield Court House

#2 Chesterfield Court House

Census designated place in Virginia, USA

Population3,808
Coordinates37.3770900, -77.5049900
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-77.04692, 38.80484)
End: Chesterfield Court House (-77.50499, 37.37709)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.6 L · about $16.32
Round trip
$32.64
8.24 gal · 31.2 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.32 $32.64
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.25 $36.49
Premium $4.78 $19.69 $39.37
Diesel $5.62 $23.17 $46.34

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Chesterfield Court House. The current time is 23:02:20.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.