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

The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Chesterfield Court House, VA is about 156 miles (251 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.94 mi
03h 27m
Flight
134.07 mi
215.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
155.94 mi
Kilometers
250.96 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield Court House
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Return by in Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Chesterfield Court House
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roanoke
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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 Roanoke
77.9 mi
01h 43m
To Chesterfield Court House
78 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    87 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest

    602 ft · 34 sec · 1st Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Franklin Road Southwest

    1304 ft · 27 sec · Franklin Road Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Williamson Road Southeast

    990 ft · 36 sec · Williamson Road Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Williamson Road Northeast

    1009 ft · 37 sec · Williamson Road Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Kimball Avenue Northeast

    1.2 km · 1 min · Kimball Avenue Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Orange Avenue Northeast

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Orange Avenue Northeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Challenger Avenue Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Challenger Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 19 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Blue Ridge Avenue

    2951 ft · 42 sec · Blue Ridge Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 460 East

    79.8 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Holly Farms Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Holly Farms Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Patrick Henry Highway

    17.2 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Hull Street Road

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Hull Street Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Commonwealth Centre Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Commonwealth Centre Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight

    19 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 288 South

    1577 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield

    1836 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Iron Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Iron Bridge Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    34 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Frith Lane

    558 ft · 17 sec · Frith Lane

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Lori Road

    1843 ft · 56 sec · Lori Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Mimms Drive

    531 ft · 17 sec · Mimms Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Mimms Loop

    100 m · 15 sec · Mimms Loop

  27. 27

    Continue on Mimms Loop

    101 m · 15 sec · Mimms Loop

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mimms Loop

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Chesterfield Court House.

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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 460 East
79.8 mi · 51%
Patrick Henry Highway
17.2 mi · 11%
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi · 9%
Hull Street Road
13.7 mi · 9%
Holly Farms Road
9.32 mi · 6%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 460 East

Keep slight right to continue on US 460 East

79.8 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
134.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Appomattox
01h 43m from Roanoke
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156 miles (251 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Appomattox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Roanoke and 78 miles from Chesterfield Court House.

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 21.9 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 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.79 one way or $43.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Roanoke and Chesterfield Court House. Straight-line distance: 134.07 mi (215.76 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.

Population99,058
Coordinates37.2709700, -79.9414300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Chesterfield Court House

#2 Chesterfield Court House

Census designated place in Virginia, USA

Population3,808
Coordinates37.3770900, -77.5049900
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-79.94143, 37.27097)
End: Chesterfield Court House (-77.50499, 37.37709)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.5 gal
20.83 L · about $21.79
Round trip
$43.57
11 gal · 41.66 L
Estimated CO2
48.9 kg one way
Round trip: 97.8 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.79 $43.57
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.36 $48.72
Premium $4.78 $26.28 $52.56
Diesel $5.62 $30.93 $61.86

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 Roanoke and Chesterfield Court House. The current time is 23:02:36.

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.