How far is Richmond, VA from Adwolf, VA?

The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Adwolf, VA is about 284.2 miles (457.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233 miles (374.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
284.24 mi
05h 20m
Flight
232.97 mi
374.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.97 mi
Kilometers
374.93 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.24 mi
Kilometers
457.44 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Adwolf
Wed, Apr 15, 11:30 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Wed, Apr 15, 4:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-15T06:09
Arrive Adwolf
Wed, Apr 15, 11:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Glasgow
VA

Town in Virginia

From Richmond
142 mi
02h 40m
To Adwolf
142.3 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle

    525 ft · 15 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Monument Avenue

    684 ft · 26 sec · Monument Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Meadow Street

    1157 ft · 30 sec · North Meadow Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hermitage Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hermitage Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Robin Hood Road

    908 ft · 32 sec · Robin Hood Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

    962 ft · 30 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 95 North, I 64 West

    988 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    1797 ft · 28 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville

    130.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    28.8 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Marion

    1000 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    598 ft · 12 sec · Washington Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Lee Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lee Highway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Highway

    52 m · 4 sec · Lee Highway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Lee Highway

    140 m · 9 sec · Lee Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Adwolfe Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Adwolfe Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Thomas Bridge Road

    45 m · 4 sec · Thomas Bridge Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Bridge Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
277 mi · 98%
Lee Highway
1.71 mi · 1%
Adwolfe Road
1.66 mi · 1%
Hermitage Road
1.07 mi
South Main Street
0.72 mi
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville

130 mi · 02h 23m

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
05h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
233 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glasgow
02h 40m from Richmond
Leave By
6:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Adwolf.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 284.2 miles (457.4 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?

Glasgow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142 miles from Richmond and 142.3 miles from Adwolf.

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

The direct path is about 233 miles (374.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 6:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.73 one way or $79.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Adwolf.

Stop Ideas Near Glasgow

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

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

RAIL

Kemper Street station

36 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

39 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
BUS

Roanoke

58 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
RAIL

Staunton station

66 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Adwolf. Straight-line distance: 232.97 mi (374.93 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
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#2 Adwolf

Census-designated place (CDP) in Smyth County, Virginia, United States

Population1,530
Coordinates36.7892800, -81.5820600
Altitude710
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-77.46026, 37.55376)
End: Adwolf (-81.58206, 36.78928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 457 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.03 gal
37.97 L · about $39.73
Round trip
$79.46
20.06 gal · 75.94 L
Estimated CO2
89.1 kg one way
Round trip: 178.3 kg / 393 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $39.73 $79.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $44.42 $88.85
Premium $4.78 $47.92 $95.85
Diesel $5.62 $56.41 $112.82

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Adwolf. The current time is 06:09:59.

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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.