How far is Richmond, VA from Chesterfield Court House, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Chesterfield Court House, VA is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Chesterfield Court House.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Chesterfield Court House.
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Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle
43 m · 4 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle
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Exit the rotary onto Monument Avenue
803 ft · 23 sec · Monument Avenue
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Turn slight right onto West Franklin Street
3219 ft · 2 min · West Franklin Street
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Turn right onto North Belvidere Street
1933 ft · 1 min · North Belvidere Street
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Turn left onto East Byrd Street
928 ft · 31 sec · East Byrd Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward VA 195 East
967 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Downtown Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Petersburg
1039 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
9.1 mi · 11 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 613: Willis Road
746 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Willis Road
1991 ft · 47 sec · Willis Road
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Turn left onto Route 1
1626 ft · 36 sec · Route 1
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Turn right onto Kingsdale Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Kingsdale Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chester Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Chester Road
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Turn right onto Centralia Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Centralia Road
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Turn right onto Iron Bridge Road
1483 ft · 32 sec · Iron Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Wagners Way
141 m · 22 sec · Wagners Way
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Turn right onto Mimms Loop
101 m · 15 sec · Mimms Loop
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mimms Loop
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Chesterfield Court House.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
9.1 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Chesterfield Court House.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Chesterfield Court House?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bensley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Richmond and 8.8 miles from Chesterfield Court House.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Chesterfield Court House.
Stop Ideas Near Bensley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bensley.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Petersburg station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Chesterfield Court House. Straight-line distance: 12.45 mi (20.04 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesterfield Court House
Census designated place in Virginia, USA
| Population | 3,808 |
| Coordinates | 37.3770900, -77.5049900 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesterfield Court House (-77.50499, 37.37709)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.46 | $4.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
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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