How far is Castlewood, VA from Richmond, VA?
The driving distance from Castlewood, VA to Richmond, VA is about 335.7 miles (540.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269.1 miles (433 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castlewood and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castlewood and Richmond.
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Start on Church Street
61 m · 9 sec · Church Street
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Turn slight left onto Red Oak Ridge Road
1787 ft · 49 sec · Red Oak Ridge Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Red Oak Ridge Road
2339 ft · 1 min · Red Oak Ridge Road
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Turn slight right onto Trout Farm Road
825 ft · 23 sec · Trout Farm Road
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
1.5 mi · 4 min · Memorial Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 58 Alternate
4.5 mi · 6 min · US Highway 58 Alternate
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Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
7.8 mi · 11 min · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Turn right
12.7 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2816 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Preston Street Southwest
1006 ft · 33 sec · Preston Street Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bradley Street Southwest
2716 ft · 1 min · Bradley Street Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cummings Street
1 km · 1 min · Cummings Street
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Take the exit slight right
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
99.3 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue
953 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 195 South
1076 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Beltline Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Beltline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33, US 250: Broad Street, Hamilton Street
969 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto North Hamilton Street
866 ft · 32 sec · North Hamilton Street
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Turn left onto West Broad Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street
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Turn right onto North Allen Avenue
651 ft · 18 sec · North Allen Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle
84 m · 8 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castlewood and Richmond.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Castlewood and 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 Castlewood to Richmond?
The road trip is about 335.7 miles (540.2 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?
Troutville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.7 miles from Castlewood and 168 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269.1 miles (433 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:06 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.42 one way or $92.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Castlewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Troutville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The City Market Building
Town of Buchanan
Charter Hall at the City Market Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Troutville.
Roanoke
Clifton Forge
Blacksburg, VA
White Sulphur Springs
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castlewood and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 269.06 mi (433.01 km).
#1 Castlewood
Castlewood is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.8901000, -82.2795900 |
| Altitude | 492 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 540 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.92 | $46.42 | $92.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $52.31 | $104.61 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $57.13 | $114.26 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $73.42 | $146.85 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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