How far is Cloverdale, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Cloverdale, VA to Richmond, VA is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.66 mi
02h 47m
Flight
134.74 mi
216.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.74 mi
Kilometers
216.85 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.66 mi
Kilometers
282.7 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Sun, Nov 8, 12:32 PM EST
Return by in Cloverdale
Sun, Nov 8, 3:19 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cloverdale
2026-11-08T09:45
Arrive Richmond
Sun, Nov 8, 12:32 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cloverdale
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waynesboro
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Cloverdale
87.7 mi
01h 23m
To Richmond
88 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Read Mountain Road

    1790 ft · 39 sec · Read Mountain Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lee Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 81 North: Lexington

    80 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto I 81 North: Lexington

    1493 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  7. 7

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

    953 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 South

    1076 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Beltline Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Beltline Expressway

  10. 10

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

    969 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Hamilton Street

    866 ft · 32 sec · North Hamilton Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Allen Avenue

    651 ft · 18 sec · North Allen Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    84 m · 8 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cloverdale 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
99.3 mi · 57%
I 81 North
71.1 mi · 40%
Lee Highway
1.56 mi · 1%
West Broad Street
1.53 mi · 1%
Beltline Expressway
0.73 mi
I 195 South
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

99.3 mi · 01h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
134.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesboro
01h 23m from Cloverdale
Leave By
12:56 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cloverdale and Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km) and usually takes 02h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Cloverdale and 88 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.13 one way or $48.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cloverdale and Sunny near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Waynesboro

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

18 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

35 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

77 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

88 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cloverdale and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 134.74 mi (216.85 km).

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#1 Cloverdale

Cloverdale is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.3651400, -79.9056000
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Read Mountain Road (-79.905764, 37.365107)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.2 gal
23.46 L · about $24.13
Round trip
$48.26
12.4 gal · 46.92 L
Estimated CO2
55.1 kg one way
Round trip: 110.2 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $24.13 $48.26
Mid-grade $4.39 $27.24 $54.49
Premium $4.80 $29.74 $59.48
Diesel $6.18 $38.31 $76.62

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Cloverdale and Richmond. The current time is 09:45:06.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.