How far is Kilmarnock, VA from Richmond, VA?
The driving distance from Kilmarnock, VA to Richmond, VA is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in King William County, Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kilmarnock and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kilmarnock and Richmond.
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Start on Waverly Avenue
38 m · 11 sec · Waverly Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Mary Ball Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Mary Ball Road
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Continue on Rappahannock Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Rappahannock Drive
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Continue on Mary Ball Road
7 mi · 11 min · Mary Ball Road
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Turn right onto General Puller Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · General Puller Highway
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Turn left onto Gloucester Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Gloucester Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tidewater Trail
1.3 km · 1 min · Tidewater Trail
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Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · George Washington Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Lewis B Puller Memorial Highway
18.6 mi · 28 min · Lewis B Puller Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, VA 33 West: Richmond
30.4 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 301: Chamberlayne Avenue
691 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Chamberlayne Avenue
96 m · 11 sec · Chamberlayne Avenue
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Continue on Brook Road
3256 ft · 1 min · Brook Road
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Turn left onto Admiral Street
963 ft · 26 sec · Admiral Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Lombardy Street
42 m · 3 sec · North Lombardy Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Lombardy Street
1 km · 1 min · North Lombardy Street
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Turn slight right onto Monument Avenue
728 ft · 21 sec · Monument Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle
141 m · 13 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kilmarnock and Richmond.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, VA 33 West: Richmond
30.4 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Kilmarnock and Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kilmarnock to Richmond?
The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Kilmarnock and 36.4 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kilmarnock and Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near West Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
James City County
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Point.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kilmarnock and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 60.11 mi (96.74 km).
#1 Kilmarnock
Town in the United States
| Population | 1,400 |
| Coordinates | 37.7104100, -76.3796700 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.38 | $22.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.28 | $24.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.45 | $28.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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