How far is Pannill Fork, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Pannill Fork, VA to Richmond, VA is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.2 miles (245 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
188.46 mi
03h 22m
Flight
152.25 mi
245.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.25 mi
Kilometers
245.02 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.46 mi
Kilometers
303.29 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Fri, Nov 6, 5:14 PM EST
Return by in Pannill Fork
Fri, Nov 6, 8:36 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pannill Fork
2026-11-06T13:52
Arrive Richmond
Fri, Nov 6, 5:14 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EST

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

Leave by
10:16 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pannill Fork
9:00 PM EST
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
Scottsburg
VA

Town of the United States

From Pannill Fork
93.7 mi
01h 41m
To Richmond
94.8 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pannill Fork and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on John Baker Road

    38 m · 11 sec · John Baker Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jarrett Drive

    1030 ft · 47 sec · Jarrett Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Stones Dairy Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Stones Dairy Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dillons Fork Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Dillons Fork Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 220 South

    1689 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto William F Stone Highway

    13.4 mi · 15 min · William F Stone Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 58 East: Danville

    14.7 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward US 58 East

    14.2 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

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

    1586 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto South Boston Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Boston Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Philpott Road

    19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Bill Tuck Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bill Tuck Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto John Randolph Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · John Randolph Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on James D Hagood Highway

    14.5 mi · 18 min · James D Hagood Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Kings Highway

    39.7 mi · 48 min · Kings Highway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on West Patrick Henry Highway

    24.6 mi · 31 min · West Patrick Henry Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Hull Street Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Hull Street Road

  20. 20

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

    1244 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  22. 22

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

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

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

    2500 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Powhite Parkway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    2344 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Maplewood Avenue

    995 ft · 24 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Maplewood Avenue

    70 m · 6 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Maplewood Avenue

    769 ft · 33 sec · Maplewood Avenue

  30. 30

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

    712 ft · 30 sec · South Sheppard Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Idlewood Avenue

    1568 ft · 58 sec · Idlewood Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Robinson Street

    93 m · 11 sec · South Robinson Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Grayland Avenue

    2252 ft · 1 min · Grayland Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto South Meadow Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Meadow Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Monument Avenue

    677 ft · 19 sec · Monument Avenue

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    25 m · 2 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pannill Fork 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
37 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kings Highway
39.7 mi · 21%
US 58 East
29.1 mi · 15%
West Patrick Henry Highway
24.6 mi · 13%
Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 10%
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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
152.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scottsburg
01h 41m from Pannill Fork
Leave By
10:16 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Pannill Fork 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 Pannill Fork to Richmond?

The road trip is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Scottsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.7 miles from Pannill Fork and 94.8 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 152.2 miles (245 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.05 one way or $52.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Pannill Fork and Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Scottsburg

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

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

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Danville

56 mi away
677 Craghead St.
RAIL

Kemper Street station

79 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Durham

85 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Burlington

94 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pannill Fork and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 152.25 mi (245.02 km).

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#1 Pannill Fork

Pannill Fork is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.7090300, -80.0131000
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: John Baker Road (-80.01307, 36.709141)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.65 gal
25.17 L · about $26.05
Round trip
$52.10
13.3 gal · 50.34 L
Estimated CO2
59.1 kg one way
Round trip: 118.2 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $26.05 $52.10
Mid-grade $4.41 $29.35 $58.71
Premium $4.82 $32.06 $64.12
Diesel $6.20 $41.20 $82.41

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Pannill Fork and Richmond. The current time is 13:52:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.