How far is Chase City, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Chase City, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 122 miles (196.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.01 mi
02h 26m
Flight
88.05 mi
141.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.05 mi
Kilometers
141.7 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.01 mi
Kilometers
196.35 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Thu, Apr 16, 5:59 PM EDT
Return by in Chase City
Thu, Apr 16, 8:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chase City
2026-04-16T15:33
Arrive Roanoke
Thu, Apr 16, 5:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chase City
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
Rustburg
VA

Census designated place in Virginia

From Chase City
55.8 mi
01h 13m
To Roanoke
66.2 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chase City and Roanoke.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 2nd Street

    33 m · 8 sec · East 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    21.1 mi · 32 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto David Bruce Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · David Bruce Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on David Bruce Highway

    2017 ft · 1 min · David Bruce Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Patrick Henry Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Phenix Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Phenix Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Patrick Henry Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Wickliffe Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Wickliffe Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Swinging Bridge Road

    5.1 mi · 12 min · Swinging Bridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Brookneal Highway

    12.9 mi · 18 min · Brookneal Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Browns Mill Road

    1834 ft · 31 sec · Browns Mill Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wisecarver Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Wisecarver Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Calohan Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Calohan Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wards Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wards Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lynbrook Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lynbrook Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Waterlick Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waterlick Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sunburst Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Sunburst Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Leesville Road

    768 ft · 22 sec · Leesville Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left toward US 460 West

    1319 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto US 460 West

    43.9 mi · 1 hr

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Williamson Road Northeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · Williamson Road Northeast

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  26. 26

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chase City and Roanoke.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 460 West
44.1 mi · 36%
Brookneal Highway
12.9 mi · 11%
Patrick Henry Highway
12.2 mi · 10%
Swinging Bridge Road
5.1 mi · 4%
Lynbrook Road
2.48 mi · 2%
Wickliffe Road
2.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 460 West

Merge slight right onto US 460 West

43.9 mi · 01h 00m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
88 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rustburg
01h 13m from Chase City
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chase City and Mostly Cloudy near Roanoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chase City to Roanoke?

The road trip is about 122 miles (196.3 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Rustburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Chase City and 66.2 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 88 miles (141.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.07 one way or $34.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chase City and Mostly Cloudy near Roanoke.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chase City and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 88.05 mi (141.7 km).

Chase City

#1 Chase City

Town

Population2,217
Coordinates36.7993100, -78.4583300
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: East 2nd Street (-78.458335, 36.799322)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.3 L · about $17.07
Round trip
$34.14
8.62 gal · 32.6 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.07 $34.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.09 $38.18
Premium $4.78 $20.59 $41.19
Diesel $5.62 $24.24 $48.48

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Chase City and Roanoke. The current time is 15:33:15.

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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.