How far is Blacksburg, VA from Richmond, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Blacksburg and Richmond is 163.67 miles (263.41 km).
Flight distance from Blacksburg, VA to Richmond, VA is 163.67 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 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: 215.9 miles (347.45 km) by car.
Driving from Blacksburg to Richmond will take approximately 03 hours 27 minutes.
#1 Blacksburg
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 44215 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°13'46"N 80°24'50"W |
| Latitude | 37.2295700 |
| Longitude | -80.4139400 |
| Altitude | 633 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
The capital of Virginia. It is located on the James River in central Virginia. Richmond is known for its many historical sites, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Edgar Allan Poe Museum.
| 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 347 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 51 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 16:01:39.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 11 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 19 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 35 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 05 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 52 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 41 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.84 liters (7.62 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Blacksburg and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Blacksburg to Richmond is $25.29 (diesel $32.7).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $25.29 | $28.67 | $31.36 | $32.7 |
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 (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.
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.
