How far is Chesterfield Court House, VA from Roanoke, VA?

The driving distance from Chesterfield Court House, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
156.67 mi
02h 53m
Flight
134.07 mi
215.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.07 mi
Kilometers
215.76 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.67 mi
Kilometers
252.13 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM EDT
Return by in Chesterfield Court House
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield Court House
2026-04-22T23:09
Arrive Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesterfield Court House
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
Appomattox
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Chesterfield Court House
78.3 mi
01h 26m
To Roanoke
78.4 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield Court House and Roanoke.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield Court House and Roanoke.

  1. 1

    Start on Mimms Loop

    527 ft · 29 sec · Mimms Loop

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mimms Drive

    77 m · 7 sec · Mimms Drive

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mimms Drive

    50 m · 4 sec · Mimms Drive

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Mimms Drive

    989 ft · 29 sec · Mimms Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lori Road

    1843 ft · 56 sec · Lori Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Frith Lane

    558 ft · 17 sec · Frith Lane

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Iron Bridge Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Iron Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward VA 288 North

    1265 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 360 West: Hull Street Road, Amelia

    1240 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Hull Street Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Hull Street Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Patrick Henry Highway

    17.1 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    928 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Holly Farms Road

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Holly Farms Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight

    139 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    29.2 mi · 35 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway

    31.1 mi · 38 min · Richmond Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

    16 mi · 21 min · East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

  20. 20

    Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 19 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

  21. 21

    Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Challenger Avenue Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · Challenger Avenue Northeast

  23. 23

    Continue on Orange Avenue Northeast

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Orange Avenue Northeast

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Williamson Road Northeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · Williamson Road Northeast

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest

    115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest

  28. 28

    Turn left

    35 m · 14 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterfield Court House 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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Holly Farms Road
42.5 mi · 27%
Richmond Highway
31.1 mi · 20%
Patrick Henry Highway
17.3 mi · 11%
East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
16 mi · 10%
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi · 9%
Hull Street Road
14.2 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Richmond Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway

31.1 mi · 00h 38m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
134.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Appomattox
01h 26m from Chesterfield Court House
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chesterfield Court House and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roanoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield Court House to Roanoke?

The road trip is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Appomattox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.3 miles from Chesterfield Court House and 78.4 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.90 one way or $43.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chesterfield Court House and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roanoke.

Stop Ideas Near Appomattox

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

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

RAIL

Kemper Street station

30 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

81 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Staunton station

91 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Danville

99 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield Court House and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 134.07 mi (215.76 km).

Chesterfield Court House

#1 Chesterfield Court House

Census designated place in Virginia, USA

Population3,808
Coordinates37.3770900, -77.5049900
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Mimms Loop (-77.505011, 37.376987)
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.53 gal
20.93 L · about $21.90
Round trip
$43.81
11.06 gal · 41.86 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.90 $43.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.49 $48.98
Premium $4.78 $26.42 $52.84
Diesel $5.62 $31.10 $62.20

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield Court House and Roanoke. The current time is 23:09:46.

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.