How far is Adwolf, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Adwolf, VA to Richmond, VA is about 284.2 miles (457.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233 miles (374.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 00m 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
284.18 mi
04h 30m
Flight
232.97 mi
374.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.97 mi
Kilometers
374.93 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.18 mi
Kilometers
457.34 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 AM EDT
Return by in Adwolf
Thu, Apr 23, 7:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Adwolf
2026-04-22T22:28
Arrive Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Adwolf
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
Glasgow
VA

Town in Virginia

From Adwolf
141.9 mi
02h 15m
To Richmond
142.3 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph W
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Adwolf and Richmond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Adwolf and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on Thomas Bridge Road

    45 m · 6 sec · Thomas Bridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Adwolfe Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Adwolfe Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Lee Highway

    140 m · 9 sec · Lee Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Highway

    6 m · 1 sec · Lee Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Lee Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lee Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    982 ft · 24 sec · Washington Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    862 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

    139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1353 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue

    953 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 South

    1076 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Beltline Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Beltline Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33, US 250: Broad Street, Hamilton Street

    969 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Hamilton Street

    866 ft · 32 sec · North Hamilton Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Allen Avenue

    651 ft · 18 sec · North Allen Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    84 m · 8 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Adwolf and Richmond.

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
140 mi · 49%
I 64 East
99.3 mi · 35%
Washington Avenue
37.5 mi · 13%
Lee Highway
1.74 mi · 1%
Adwolfe Road
1.66 mi · 1%
West Broad Street
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

140 mi · 02h 34m

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
04h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
233 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glasgow
02h 15m from Adwolf
Leave By
8:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Adwolf and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Adwolf to Richmond?

The road trip is about 284.2 miles (457.3 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Glasgow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.9 miles from Adwolf and 142.3 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 233 miles (374.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 8:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.73 one way or $79.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Adwolf and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Glasgow

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

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

RAIL

Kemper Street station

36 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

39 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
BUS

Roanoke

58 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
RAIL

Staunton station

66 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Adwolf and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 232.97 mi (374.93 km).

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#1 Adwolf

Census-designated place (CDP) in Smyth County, Virginia, United States

Population1,530
Coordinates36.7892800, -81.5820600
Altitude710
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Thomas Bridge Road (-81.582191, 36.78907)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 457 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.03 gal
37.96 L · about $39.73
Round trip
$79.46
20.06 gal · 75.92 L
Estimated CO2
89.1 kg one way
Round trip: 178.3 kg / 393 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $39.73 $79.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $44.42 $88.85
Premium $4.78 $47.92 $95.85
Diesel $5.62 $56.41 $112.82

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 Adwolf and Richmond. The current time is 22:28:26.

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.