How far is Richmond, VA from Big Stone Gap, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Big Stone Gap, VA is about 366.2 miles (589.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 294.5 miles (474 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 07h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Big Stone Gap.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Big Stone Gap.
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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 · 26 sec · Monument Avenue
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Turn right onto North Meadow Street
1157 ft · 30 sec · North Meadow Street
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Continue on Hermitage Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Hermitage Road
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Turn left onto Robin Hood Road
908 ft · 32 sec · Robin Hood Road
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Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
962 ft · 30 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 95 North, I 64 West
988 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
1797 ft · 28 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville
130.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Keep slight left
117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58 Alternate, VA 75: Abingdon, South Holston Dam
890 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Cummings Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Cummings Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Street Northwest
1323 ft · 49 sec · Valley Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Russell Road Northwest
1.5 km · 2 min · Russell Road Northwest
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Turn slight right onto Porterfield Highway
10.3 mi · 15 min · Porterfield Highway
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Continue on US 19
1.9 mi · 3 min · US 19
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Turn left onto US Highway 58
14.7 mi · 21 min · US Highway 58
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Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
106 m · 7 sec · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Continue on Castlewood Drive
12.5 mi · 18 min · Castlewood Drive
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Continue on Norton Coeburn Road
8 mi · 11 min · Norton Coeburn Road
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Take the exit straight toward VA 23 South, VA 58 West Alternate
1354 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Orby Cantrell Highway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Orby Cantrell Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 610: Big Stone Gap
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Powell Valley Road
1300 ft · 36 sec · Powell Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Powell Valley Road
21 m · 1 sec · Powell Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Powell Valley Road
1344 ft · 33 sec · Powell Valley Road
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Continue on 4th Avenue East
1213 ft · 30 sec · 4th Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Big Stone Gap.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Richmond and Sunny near Big Stone Gap.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Big Stone Gap?
The road trip is about 366.2 miles (589.3 km) and usually takes 07h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hollins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.9 miles from Richmond and 183.2 miles from Big Stone Gap.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 294.5 miles (474 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.18 one way or $102.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near Big Stone Gap.
Stop Ideas Near Hollins
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The City Market Building
Salem Utility Billing
Charter Hall at the City Market Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hollins.
Roanoke
Blacksburg, VA
Clifton Forge
White Sulphur Springs
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Big Stone Gap. Straight-line distance: 294.53 mi (474 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Big Stone Gap
Town of the United States
| Population | 5,104 |
| Coordinates | 36.8817600, -82.7471000 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Stone Gap (-82.7471, 36.88176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 589 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 34m |
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 | $51.18 | $102.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $57.22 | $114.45 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $61.73 | $123.46 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $72.66 | $145.32 |
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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