How far is Richmond, VA from Bassett, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Bassett, VA is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.8 miles (241 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Bassett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Bassett.
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Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle
525 ft · 15 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle
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Exit the rotary onto Monument Avenue
684 ft · 29 sec · Monument Avenue
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Turn left onto North Meadow Street
2437 ft · 1 min · North Meadow Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
3079 ft · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Ellwood Avenue
837 ft · 36 sec · Ellwood Avenue
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Turn left onto South Sheppard Street
754 ft · 25 sec · South Sheppard Street
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Turn right onto Parkwood Avenue
1038 ft · 43 sec · Parkwood Avenue
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Turn left onto McCloy Street
1223 ft · 45 sec · McCloy Street
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Turn left onto Maplewood Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Maplewood Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward VA 76 Toll South
1078 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
3000 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway
1.6 km · 1 min · Powhite Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
1.6 km · 2 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
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Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway
8.6 mi · 11 min · Powhite Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 288 South: Amelia, Chesterfield
2090 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left
2773 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 360 West: Hull Street Road, Amelia
1786 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hull Street Road
13.9 mi · 20 min · Hull Street Road
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Continue on Patrick Henry Highway
24.6 mi · 31 min · Patrick Henry Highway
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Continue on West Colonial Trail Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Patrick Henry Highway
17.3 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Kings Highway
22.4 mi · 27 min · Kings Highway
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Continue on James D Hagood Highway
14.6 mi · 18 min · James D Hagood Highway
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Continue on John Randolph Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · John Randolph Boulevard
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Continue on James D Hagood Highway
1572 ft · 32 sec · James D Hagood Highway
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Continue on John Randolph Boulevard
1939 ft · 37 sec · John Randolph Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bill Tuck Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Bill Tuck Highway
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Continue on Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road
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Continue on South Boston Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway
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Continue on South Boston Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville
1602 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Danville Expressway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Danville Expressway
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Keep slight left
15.2 mi · 20 min
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Continue on A L Philpott Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · A L Philpott Highway
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Continue on East Church Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Church Street
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Turn right onto Hooker Street
1578 ft · 45 sec · Hooker Street
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Turn right onto Fairy Street
35 m · 4 sec · Fairy Street
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Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard East
2.3 mi · 4 min · Commonwealth Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Virginia Avenue
4.1 mi · 6 min · Virginia Avenue
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Continue on Fairy Stone Park Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fairy Stone Park Highway
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Continue on Fairystone Park Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Fairystone Park Highway
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Continue on Fairystone Parkway
1001 ft · 19 sec · Fairystone Parkway
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Turn right onto County Road 673
34 m · 9 sec · County Road 673
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Turn left onto Sunset Drive
81 m · 12 sec · Sunset Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sunset Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Bassett.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Patrick Henry Highway
Continue on Patrick Henry Highway
24.6 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Richmond and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bassett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Bassett?
The road trip is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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 92.6 miles from Richmond and 92.7 miles from Bassett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.8 miles (241 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 8:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.90 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Richmond and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bassett.
Stop Ideas Near Chase City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chase City.
Danville
Kemper Street station
Durham
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Bassett. Straight-line distance: 149.74 mi (240.98 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bassett
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 1,100 |
| Coordinates | 36.7593000, -79.9903200 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bassett (-79.99032, 36.7593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $25.90 | $51.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.97 | $57.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.25 | $62.50 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.78 | $73.56 |
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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