How far is Chatmoss, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Chatmoss, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
60.71 mi
01h 10m
Flight
43.03 mi
69.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.03 mi
Kilometers
69.25 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.71 mi
Kilometers
97.71 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Fri, Apr 17, 3:35 AM EDT
Return by in Chatmoss
Fri, Apr 17, 4:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chatmoss
2026-04-17T02:25
Arrive Roanoke
Fri, Apr 17, 3:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chatmoss
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
Rocky Mount
VA

Town in Virginia

From Chatmoss
27.8 mi
00h 35m
To Roanoke
32.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
85°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chatmoss and Roanoke.

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Olivet Road

    76 m · 9 sec · Mount Olivet Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Liberty Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Old Liberty Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Spruce Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Spruce Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Spruce Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Spruce Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mulberry Road

    2336 ft · 51 sec · Mulberry Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Market Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    2584 ft · 58 sec · West Church Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Memorial Boulevard North

    1.4 km · 1 min · Memorial Boulevard North

  9. 9

    Continue on Virginia Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Virginia Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 220 North: Roanoke

    1084 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Virginia Avenue

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Virginia Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Virgil H Goode Highway

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Virgil H Goode Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Virgil H Goode Highway

    23 mi · 34 min · Virgil H Goode Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Roy L. Webber Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Roy L. Webber Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 24: Elm Avenue, Vinton

    627 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Elm Avenue Southeast

    1340 ft · 36 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Street

    1546 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  19. 19

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chatmoss 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Virgil H Goode Highway
35.4 mi · 58%
Virginia Avenue
9.49 mi · 16%
Roy L. Webber Expressway
3.6 mi · 6%
Spruce Street
2.92 mi · 5%
Memorial Boulevard North
0.85 mi · 1%
East Market Street
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Virgil H Goode Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Virgil H Goode Highway

23 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
43.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky Mount
00h 35m from Chatmoss
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Chatmoss and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chatmoss to Roanoke?

The road trip is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Rocky Mount is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Chatmoss and 32.9 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Chatmoss and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.

Stop Ideas Near Rocky Mount

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rocky Mount, 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 Rocky Mount.

BUS

Roanoke

31 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
BUS

Blacksburg, VA

53 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse
RAIL

Danville

65 mi away
677 Craghead St.
RAIL

Kemper Street station

79 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chatmoss and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 43.03 mi (69.25 km).

Chatmoss

#1 Chatmoss

Census designated place

Population1,698
Coordinates36.6568000, -79.8122600
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Olivet Road (-79.812159, 36.656798)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.11 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.95
4.28 gal · 16.22 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.48 $16.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.48 $18.96
Premium $4.78 $10.22 $20.45
Diesel $5.62 $12.04 $24.07

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Chatmoss and Roanoke. The current time is 02:25:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.