How far is Chantilly, VA from Hillsville, VA?
The driving distance from Chantilly, VA to Hillsville, VA is about 297 miles (477.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.8 miles (374.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chantilly and Hillsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chantilly and Hillsville.
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Start on Route 50
2752 ft · 55 sec · Route 50
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 28 South: Centreville
1673 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
1798 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sully Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Sully Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Front Royal
865 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 66 West: Front Royal
1898 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
52.4 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke
108.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Keep slight left
110 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South: Charlotte NC
2043 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on I 77 South: Charlotte NC
2179 ft · 53 sec
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Continue straight
16.9 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58, VA 221: Hillsville, Galax
1254 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Carrollton Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Carrollton Pike
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Keep slight left to continue on Carrollton Pike
2099 ft · 34 sec · Carrollton Pike
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Continue on West Stuart Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · West Stuart Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Stuart Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chantilly and Hillsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 South
Keep slight left
110 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Chantilly and Rain Likely near Hillsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chantilly to Hillsville?
The road trip is about 297 miles (477.9 km) and usually takes 05h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stuarts Draft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.3 miles from Chantilly and 148.6 miles from Hillsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.8 miles (374.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.09 one way or $88.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Chantilly and Rain Likely near Hillsville.
Stop Ideas Near Stuarts Draft
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stuarts Draft.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chantilly and Hillsville. Straight-line distance: 232.77 mi (374.61 km).
#1 Chantilly
Unincorporated community located in Northern Virginia
| Population | 10,863 |
| Coordinates | 38.8942800, -77.4311000 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hillsville
Town in Carroll County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,686 |
| Coordinates | 36.7626300, -80.7347900 |
| Altitude | 767 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillsville (-80.73479, 36.76263)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 478 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.21 | $44.09 | $88.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $49.18 | $98.37 |
| Premium | $5.08 | $53.19 | $106.37 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $66.95 | $133.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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