How far is Blacksburg from Richmond?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Blacksburg and Richmond is 103.28 miles (166.21 km).
Flight distance from Blacksburg, VA to Richmond, VA is 103.28 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Blacksburg to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Blacksburg, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 129.65 miles (208.66 km) by car.
Driving from Blacksburg to Richmond will take approximately 02 hours 03 minutes.
#1 Blacksburg
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 44074 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°49'7"N 79°19'9"W |
| Latitude | 37.8187400 |
| Longitude | -79.3192000 |
| Altitude | 438 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
Capital city of Virginia, United States
| Population | 232226 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°33'14"N 77°27'37"W |
| Latitude | 37.5537600 |
| Longitude | -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Richmond: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437,37.553637)
Estimated Travel Time Between Blacksburg and Richmond
The distance between Blacksburg and Richmond is 209 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 19 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Blacksburg and Richmond. The current time is 15:25:46.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 19 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 51 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 43 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 37 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.32 liters (4.58 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Blacksburg and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Blacksburg to Richmond is $18.77 (diesel $22.18).
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.102 (Diesel $4.849) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2023.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Blacksburg and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
