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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Census designated place in Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East 2nd Street
33 m · 8 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left
21.1 mi · 32 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto David Bruce Avenue
1 km · 2 min · David Bruce Avenue
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Continue on David Bruce Highway
2017 ft · 1 min · David Bruce Highway
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Continue on Patrick Henry Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Patrick Henry Highway
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Continue on Phenix Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Phenix Main Street
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Continue on Patrick Henry Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Patrick Henry Highway
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Continue on Wickliffe Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Wickliffe Road
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Turn right onto Swinging Bridge Road
5.1 mi · 12 min · Swinging Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Brookneal Highway
12.9 mi · 18 min · Brookneal Highway
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Turn left onto Browns Mill Road
1834 ft · 31 sec · Browns Mill Road
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Turn right onto Wisecarver Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Wisecarver Road
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Continue on Calohan Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Calohan Road
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Turn right onto Wards Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Wards Road
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Turn left onto Lynbrook Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Lynbrook Road
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Continue on Waterlick Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Waterlick Road
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Turn left onto Sunburst Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Sunburst Road
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Turn right onto Leesville Road
768 ft · 22 sec · Leesville Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 460 West
1319 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto US 460 West
43.9 mi · 1 hr
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Turn left onto Williamson Road Northeast
1.2 km · 2 min · Williamson Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast
849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest
115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest
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Turn left
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
40 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chase City and Roanoke.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Chase City
Town
| Population | 2,217 |
| Coordinates | 36.7993100, -78.4583300 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roanoke
The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.
| Population | 99,058 |
| Coordinates | 37.2709700, -79.9414300 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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