How far is Coeburn, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Coeburn, VA to Richmond, VA is about 348 miles (560 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.4 miles (448 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 16m 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
348 mi
05h 38m
Flight
278.37 mi
448 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.37 mi
Kilometers
448 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
348 mi
Kilometers
560.05 km
Drive Time
05h 38m

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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 05h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM EDT
Return by in Coeburn
Thu, Apr 23, 11:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coeburn
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coeburn
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
Laymantown
VA

Census designated place

From Coeburn
174 mi
02h 49m
To Richmond
174 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street Northeast

    1899 ft · 55 sec · 2nd Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    949 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US 58 Alternate East

    871 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Bull Run Road

    11.2 mi · 16 min · Bull Run Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine

    111 m · 7 sec · Trail of the Lonesome Pine

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 58 Alternate

    6.9 mi · 10 min · US Highway 58 Alternate

  8. 8

    Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Trail of the Lonesome Pine

  9. 9

    Turn right

    12.7 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2816 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Preston Street Southwest

    1006 ft · 33 sec · Preston Street Southwest

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bradley Street Southwest

    2716 ft · 1 min · Bradley Street Southwest

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cummings Street

    1 km · 1 min · Cummings Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

    139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1353 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  20. 20

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

    953 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 South

    1076 ft · 17 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Beltline Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Beltline Expressway

  23. 23

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

    969 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto North Hamilton Street

    866 ft · 32 sec · North Hamilton Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Allen Avenue

    651 ft · 18 sec · North Allen Avenue

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    84 m · 8 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coeburn and Richmond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
140 mi · 40%
I 64 East
99.3 mi · 29%
Cummings Street
65.2 mi · 19%
Bull Run Road
11.2 mi · 3%
Trail of the Lonesome Pine
7.92 mi · 2%
US Highway 58 Alternate
6.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.6 mi
278.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laymantown
02h 49m from Coeburn
Leave By
5:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Coeburn and Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 348 miles (560 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?

Laymantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174 miles from Coeburn and 174 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 278.4 miles (448 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.64 one way or $97.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Laymantown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Laymantown and the surrounding midpoint area.
The City Market Building
Food stop 7.8 mi away

The City Market Building

Roanoke , VA
32 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
Rating 4.3/5 286 reviews Event venue,Food court
Salem Utility Billing
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

Salem Utility Billing

Salem , VA
114 N Broad St, Salem, VA 24153
Rating 2.3/5 4 reviews City government office,Local government office,Water utility company
Charter Hall at the City Market Building
Nearby stop 7.8 mi away

Charter Hall at the City Market Building

Roanoke , VA
32 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
Rating 4.5/5 19 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laymantown.

BUS

Roanoke

12 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
RAIL

Clifton Forge

50 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
BUS

Blacksburg, VA

52 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse
RAIL

White Sulphur Springs

61 mi away
315 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coeburn and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 278.37 mi (448 km).

Coeburn

#1 Coeburn

Town of the United States

Population1,835
Coordinates36.9439900, -82.4640400
Altitude608
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.464084, 36.943809)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 560 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.28 gal
46.48 L · about $48.64
Round trip
$97.28
24.56 gal · 92.96 L
Estimated CO2
109.1 kg one way
Round trip: 218.3 kg / 481 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $48.64 $97.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $54.39 $108.78
Premium $4.78 $58.67 $117.35
Diesel $5.62 $69.06 $138.13

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Coeburn and Richmond. The current time is 00:17:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.