How far is Bassett, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Bassett, VA to Richmond, VA is about 190 miles (305.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.8 miles (241 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
189.95 mi
03h 24m
Flight
149.74 mi
240.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.74 mi
Kilometers
240.98 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.95 mi
Kilometers
305.7 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 AM EDT
Return by in Bassett
Fri, Apr 17, 10:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bassett
2026-04-17T03:36
Arrive Richmond
Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 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
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bassett
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
Chase City
VA

Town

From Bassett
91.9 mi
01h 42m
To Richmond
98.1 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
89°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sunset Drive

    81 m · 13 sec · Sunset Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road 673

    34 m · 10 sec · County Road 673

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fairystone Parkway

    1001 ft · 17 sec · Fairystone Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Fairystone Park Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Fairystone Park Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Fairy Stone Park Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Fairy Stone Park Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on North Virginia Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · North Virginia Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Commonwealth Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Commonwealth Boulevard East

    85 m · 8 sec · Commonwealth Boulevard East

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Fairy Street

    35 m · 5 sec · Fairy Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hooker Street

    1578 ft · 50 sec · Hooker Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Church Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Church Street

  12. 12

    Continue on A L Philpott Highway

    9 mi · 12 min · A L Philpott Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Martinsville Highway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Martinsville Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward US 58 East

    14.2 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston

    1586 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Boston Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Boston Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Philpott Road

    19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Bill Tuck Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bill Tuck Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto John Randolph Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · John Randolph Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on James D Hagood Highway

    14.5 mi · 18 min · James D Hagood Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Kings Highway

    39.7 mi · 48 min · Kings Highway

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on West Patrick Henry Highway

    24.6 mi · 31 min · West Patrick Henry Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Hull Street Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Hull Street Road

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 288 North: Powhite Parkway

    1244 ft · 31 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 76: Lucks Lane, Old Hundred Road

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway, Richmond

    2500 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Powhite Parkway

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  32. 32

    Keep slight right

    2344 ft · 37 sec

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Maplewood Avenue

    995 ft · 24 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Maplewood Avenue

    70 m · 6 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Maplewood Avenue

    769 ft · 33 sec · Maplewood Avenue

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Sheppard Street

    712 ft · 30 sec · South Sheppard Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Idlewood Avenue

    1568 ft · 58 sec · Idlewood Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto South Robinson Street

    93 m · 11 sec · South Robinson Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Grayland Avenue

    2252 ft · 1 min · Grayland Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn left onto South Meadow Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Meadow Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Monument Avenue

    677 ft · 19 sec · Monument Avenue

  42. 42

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    25 m · 2 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bassett 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
43 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kings Highway
39.7 mi · 21%
West Patrick Henry Highway
24.6 mi · 13%
Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 10%
James D Hagood Highway
14.5 mi · 8%
US 58 East
14.5 mi · 8%
Hull Street Road
14.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Kings Highway

Continue on Kings Highway

39.7 mi · 00h 48m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
149.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chase City
01h 42m from Bassett
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Bassett and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190 miles (305.7 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Chase City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.9 miles from Bassett and 98.1 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 149.8 miles (241 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.54 one way or $53.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Bassett and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Chase City

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

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

RAIL

Danville

86 mi away
677 Craghead St.
RAIL

Kemper Street station

92 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Durham

98 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

104 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bassett and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 149.74 mi (240.98 km).

Bassett

#1 Bassett

City in Nebraska, USA

Population1,100
Coordinates36.7593000, -79.9903200
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Sunset Drive (-79.990251, 36.75925)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.7 gal
25.37 L · about $26.54
Round trip
$53.08
13.4 gal · 50.74 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 119.1 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.54 $53.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.67 $59.35
Premium $4.78 $32.01 $64.03
Diesel $5.62 $37.68 $75.36

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bassett and Richmond. The current time is 03:36:15.

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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.