How far is Courtland, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Courtland, VA to Richmond, VA is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.16 mi
01h 17m
Flight
61.76 mi
99.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.76 mi
Kilometers
99.4 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.16 mi
Kilometers
111.3 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM EDT
Return by in Courtland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Courtland
2026-04-23T01:58
Arrive Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Courtland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Pocahontas
VA

Town of the United States

From Courtland
34.5 mi
00h 38m
To Richmond
34.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
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 Courtland and Richmond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Plank Road

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Plank Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Jerusalem Plank Road

    17.7 mi · 24 min · Jerusalem Plank Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Courtland Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Courtland Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Petersburg

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Petersburg, Richmond

    27.7 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 195 Toll: Downtown Expressway

    1817 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Downtown Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Cash Toll, Meadow Street

    1625 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    114 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Meadow Street

    1107 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Meadow Street

    3129 ft · 1 min · South Meadow Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Monument Avenue

    677 ft · 19 sec · Monument Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    25 m · 2 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
33.1 mi · 48%
Jerusalem Plank Road
17.7 mi · 26%
Plank Road
10.2 mi · 15%
Courtland Road
4.11 mi · 6%
Downtown Expressway
1.6 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Petersburg, Richmond

27.7 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pocahontas
00h 38m from Courtland
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Courtland and Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Pocahontas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Courtland and 34.6 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.66 one way or $19.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pocahontas

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

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

RAIL

Petersburg station

3 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

33 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

43 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

58 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Courtland and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 61.76 mi (99.4 km).

Courtland

#1 Courtland

Town

Population1,214
Coordinates36.7162600, -77.0680200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-77.068109, 36.716239)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.24 L · about $9.66
Round trip
$19.33
4.88 gal · 18.48 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.66 $19.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.81 $21.61
Premium $4.78 $11.66 $23.32
Diesel $5.62 $13.72 $27.45

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 Courtland and Richmond. The current time is 01:58:30.

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.