How far is Horse Pasture, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Horse Pasture, VA to Richmond, VA is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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
182.78 mi
03h 14m
Flight
151.42 mi
243.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.42 mi
Kilometers
243.68 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.78 mi
Kilometers
294.15 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Mon, May 25, 12:14 PM EDT
Return by in Horse Pasture
Mon, May 25, 3:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horse Pasture
2026-05-25T08:59
Arrive Richmond
Mon, May 25, 12:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Horse Pasture
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
Chase City
VA

Town

From Horse Pasture
90.9 mi
01h 37m
To Richmond
91.8 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Horse Pasture and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on A. L. Philpott Highway

    9 m · 5 sec · A. L. Philpott Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on A. L. Philpott Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · A. L. Philpott Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward US 58 East, US 220 South

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto William F Stone Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · William F Stone Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 58 East: Danville

    14.7 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward US 58 East

    14.2 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston

    1586 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Boston Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Boston Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Philpott Road

    19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Bill Tuck Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bill Tuck Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto John Randolph Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · John Randolph Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on James D Hagood Highway

    14.5 mi · 18 min · James D Hagood Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Kings Highway

    39.7 mi · 48 min · Kings Highway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on West Patrick Henry Highway

    24.6 mi · 31 min · West Patrick Henry Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Hull Street Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Hull Street Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 288 North: Powhite Parkway

    1244 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 76: Lucks Lane, Old Hundred Road

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway, Richmond

    2500 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Powhite Parkway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    2344 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Maplewood Avenue

    995 ft · 24 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Maplewood Avenue

    70 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Maplewood Avenue

    769 ft · 33 sec · Maplewood Avenue

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Sheppard Street

    712 ft · 30 sec · South Sheppard Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Idlewood Avenue

    1568 ft · 58 sec · Idlewood Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South Robinson Street

    93 m · 11 sec · South Robinson Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Grayland Avenue

    2252 ft · 1 min · Grayland Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South Meadow Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Meadow Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Monument Avenue

    677 ft · 19 sec · Monument Avenue

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    25 m · 2 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Horse Pasture 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
35 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kings Highway
39.7 mi · 22%
US 58 East
29.4 mi · 16%
West Patrick Henry Highway
24.6 mi · 13%
Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 11%
James D Hagood Highway
14.5 mi · 8%
Hull Street Road
14.2 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Kings Highway

Continue on Kings Highway

39.7 mi · 00h 48m

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
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
151.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chase City
01h 37m from Horse Pasture
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Horse Pasture 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 Horse Pasture to Richmond?

The road trip is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Chase City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.9 miles from Horse Pasture and 91.8 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.55 one way or $51.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms around Horse Pasture and Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Chase City

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

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

RAIL

Danville

86 mi away
677 Craghead St.
RAIL

Kemper Street station

92 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Durham

98 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

104 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Horse Pasture and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 151.42 mi (243.68 km).

Horse Pasture

#1 Horse Pasture

Census designated place

Population2,227
Coordinates36.6284700, -79.9508700
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: US 58 (-79.950916, 36.628536)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.41 L · about $25.55
Round trip
$51.10
12.9 gal · 48.82 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.55 $51.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.57 $57.13
Premium $4.78 $30.82 $61.64
Diesel $5.62 $36.27 $72.55

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Horse Pasture and Richmond. The current time is 08:59:55.

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.