How far is Richmond, VA from Courtland, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Courtland, VA is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Courtland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Courtland.
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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
22.2 mi · 28 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Keep slight left
10.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301, VA 35, VA 156: Courtland
1245 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Courtland Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Courtland Road
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Continue on Jerusalem Plank Road
17.7 mi · 24 min · Jerusalem Plank Road
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Continue on Plank Road
10.2 mi · 14 min · Plank Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Courtland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
22.2 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Richmond and Sunny near Courtland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Courtland?
The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km) and usually takes 01h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pocahontas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Richmond and 34.3 miles from Courtland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near Courtland.
Stop Ideas Near Pocahontas
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 Pocahontas.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Courtland. Straight-line distance: 61.76 mi (99.4 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Courtland (-77.06802, 36.71626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.76 | $21.52 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
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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