If you are planning a trip from Chase City to Richmond, you can expect a straightforward 90.1-mile journey that takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete. Because the travel time is relatively short, this route is perfectly suited for a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You will navigate through the Southeast region of Virginia, transitioning from the quiet surroundings of Chase City toward the state capital. Budgeting about $14 for fuel should comfortably cover the distance for most standard vehicles. Since there are no mandatory stops required for this length of drive, you have the flexibility to head straight to your destination or pace your travel as you see fit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.6 miles from Chase City, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Kings Highway
29.5 mi
36m
West Patrick Henry Highway
24.6 mi
31m
Hull Street Road
14.2 mi
20m
Powhite Parkway
10.3 mi
13m
VA 47
8.2 mi
11m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
2.1 mi
2m
West Colonial Trail Highway
1.5 mi
2m
North Main Street
1.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Kings Highway
— 29.5 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chase City, VA and Richmond, VA.
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Start on VA 47
109 ft·7 sec·East 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto VA 47; VA 49
1.3 mi·1 min·North Main Street
3
Turn left onto VA 47
8.2 mi·11 min·VA 47
4
Turn right onto US 15; US 360
29 mi·36 min·Kings Highway
5
Merge onto US 360; US 460
1.5 mi·2 min·West Colonial Trail Highway
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 360
25 mi·31 min·West Patrick Henry Highway
7
Continue on US 360
14 mi·20 min·Hull Street Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward VA 288 North: Powhite Parkway
9
Merge onto VA 288
2.1 mi·2 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward VA 76: Lucks Lane, Old Hundred RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway, RichmondUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto VA 76
8.5 mi·10 min·Powhite Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 76
1.8 mi·2 min·Powhite Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 146
0.4 mi·36 sec·VA 146
Use the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward Maplewood AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
230 ft·5 sec
Toward Maplewood Avenue
17
Turn straight onto Maplewood Avenue
0.1 mi·32 sec·Maplewood Avenue
18
At end of road, turn left onto South Sheppard Street
0.1 mi·29 sec·South Sheppard Street
19
Turn right onto Idlewood Avenue
0.3 mi·57 sec·Idlewood Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto South Robinson Street
305 ft·11 sec·South Robinson Street
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto Grayland Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Grayland Avenue
22
Turn left onto South Meadow Street
0.6 mi·1 min·South Meadow Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn right onto Monument Avenue
0.1 mi·19 sec·Monument Avenue
24
Enter roundabout onto Marcus-David Peters Circle
81 ft·2 sec·Marcus-David Peters Circle
25
Arrive at destination
Marcus-David Peters Circle
Trip Plan
Because this drive is only 1 hour and 45 minutes, you have significant flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. While the trip is short enough to drive in one go, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is still wise since you are sticking to local roads rather than major interstates with frequent service plazas. Ensure you are comfortable with navigating secondary highways, as you will be relying on West Colonial Trail Highway and similar local routes for the entirety of the 90.1 miles. Since there are no formal stops listed, consider packing your own snacks or drinks before you leave Chase City to avoid needing to pull over unnecessarily. This direct approach helps you make the most of your time in Richmond without the fatigue of a longer, multi-day transit.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.6 miles from Chase City, VA, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.6 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chase City, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chase City, VA
This is one driving day of about 95.2 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Chase City, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Kings Highway for about 29.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 81.6 and 93.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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81.6 mi into trip|~1h 46m in
Take the exit toward VA 76: Lucks Lane, Old Hundred Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward VA 76: Lucks Lane, Old Hundred Road
8
81.9 mi into trip|~1h 47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway, Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway, Richm...
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90.9 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|VA 76 / Powhite Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 76 / Powhite Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
92.6 mi into trip|~2h 2m in|VA 146
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 146
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
93.6 mi into trip|~2h 4m in|Idlewood Avenue
Turn right onto Idlewood Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.89 one way
$29.77 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$16.28
$32.56
premium
$4.70
$17.62
$35.24
diesel
$5.61
$21.02
$42.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.6
0
$10.00
$4.57
Efficient EV
23.8
0
$8.33
$3.81
EV Truck/SUV
38.1
0
$13.33
$6.09
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Chase City, VA
Morning
in Chase City on Sunday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Richmond, VA
Morning
in Richmond on Sunday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 8m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend your time navigating North Main Street, Kings Highway, and West Colonial Trail Highway. Because the entire 90.1-mile distance is comprised of local roads, you should remain alert for more frequent directional changes compared to high-speed interstate travel. The route maintains a consistent character throughout, keeping you off major freeways for the duration of the trip. Stay focused, as the winding nature of these local roads demands more active attention behind the wheel than a typical highway cruise.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.5 mi on Kings Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 81.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 95.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 81.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.9 miles (VA 76 / Powhite Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 95.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.5 miles on Kings Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Richmond, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 81.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.9 miles (VA 76 / Powhite Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Richmond, VA before heading back.
