How far is Galax, VA from Richmond, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Galax and Richmond is 200.56 miles (322.77 km).
Flight distance from Galax, VA to Richmond, VA is 200.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Galax to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Galax, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 267.93 miles (431.19 km) by car.
Driving from Galax to Richmond will take approximately 04 hours 22 minutes.
#1 Galax
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 6296 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°39'40"N 80°55'26"W |
| Latitude | 36.6612400 |
| Longitude | -80.9239700 |
| Altitude | 723 |
| 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 Galax and Richmond
The distance between Galax and Richmond is 431 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 47 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 Galax and Richmond. The current time is 07:12:14.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 55 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 41 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 49 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 20 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 35.79 liters (9.45 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Galax and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Galax to Richmond is $31.39 (diesel $40.58).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $31.39 | $35.58 | $38.91 | $40.58 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Galax and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
