How far is Chesapeake, VA from Roanoke, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Chesapeake and Roanoke is 204.58 miles (329.24 km).

Flight distance from Chesapeake, VA to Roanoke, VA is 204.58 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Chesapeake to Roanoke with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Chesapeake, Virginia to Roanoke, Virginia is: 242.38 miles (390.07 km) by car.

Driving from Chesapeake to Roanoke will take approximately 04 hours 24 minutes.

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#1 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia. It is located on the Chesapeake Bay in southeastern Virginia. Chesapeake is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and the Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterfowl Museum.

Population 247011
GPS Coordinates 36°49'9"N 76°16'30"W
Latitude 36.8190400
Longitude -76.2749400
Altitude 3
Country United States
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#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia. It is located on the Roanoke River in southwestern Virginia. Roanoke is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Roanoke Museum of Art and the Taubman Museum of Art.

Population 99058
GPS Coordinates 37°16'15"N 79°56'29"W
Latitude 37.2709700
Longitude -79.9414300
Altitude 285
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Chesapeake and Roanoke

The distance between Chesapeake and Roanoke is 390 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 20 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Chesapeake and Roanoke. The current time is 08:07:01.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 04 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 03 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 50 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 02 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 27 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 13 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 01 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.38 liters (8.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chesapeake and Roanoke.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chesapeake to Roanoke is $28.4 (diesel $36.71).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $28.4 $32.18 $35.2 $36.71

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chesapeake and Roanoke (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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