Chillicothe to Petersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

335.7 miles 540.3 km · straight line
402.9 miles estimated 648.4 km · driving distance
8h 6min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
114° ESE bearing direction

How far is Chillicothe from Petersburg?

The distance from Chillicothe to Petersburg is 335.7 miles (540.3 km) as the crow flies. Petersburg is located ESE of Chillicothe. By car, the driving distance is approximately 402.9 miles, taking about 8h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Chillicothe in Ohio and Petersburg in Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chillicothe and Petersburg. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Chillicothe to Petersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 6min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 43min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 42min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chillicothe & Petersburg

Quick Facts

Chillicothe
39.33°N, 82.98°W
America/New_York
192m elevation
Petersburg
37.23°N, 77.40°W
America/New_York
22m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients