How far is Hillsville, VA from Chantilly, VA?
The driving distance from Hillsville, VA to Chantilly, VA is about 295.4 miles (475.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.8 miles (374.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsville and Chantilly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsville and Chantilly.
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Start on West Stuart Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · West Stuart Drive
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Continue on Carrollton Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Carrollton Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Wytheville
1679 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Roanoke
2334 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
139 mi · 2 hr 33 min
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
78.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
42.8 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight right
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 28 North: Dulles Airport
3109 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 28 North: Dulles Airport
2119 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sully Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Sully Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Fairfax, Winchester
1095 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax
1629 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 50
1652 ft · 51 sec · Route 50
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Route 50
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsville and Chantilly.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 North
Merge slight left onto I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
139 mi · 02h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Likely leaving Hillsville and Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chantilly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsville to Chantilly?
The road trip is about 295.4 miles (475.4 km) and usually takes 05h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stuarts Draft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.5 miles from Hillsville and 147.9 miles from Chantilly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.8 miles (374.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.84 one way or $87.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Hillsville and Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chantilly.
Stop Ideas Near Stuarts Draft
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stuarts Draft.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsville and Chantilly. Straight-line distance: 232.77 mi (374.61 km).
#1 Hillsville
Town in Carroll County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,686 |
| Coordinates | 36.7626300, -80.7347900 |
| Altitude | 767 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chantilly
Unincorporated community located in Northern Virginia
| Population | 10,863 |
| Coordinates | 38.8942800, -77.4311000 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chantilly (-77.4311, 38.89428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 475 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $4.21 | $43.84 | $87.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $48.90 | $97.80 |
| Premium | $5.08 | $52.88 | $105.76 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $66.56 | $133.13 |
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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