How far is Richmond, VA from Honaker, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Honaker, VA is about 327.6 miles (527.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250.9 miles (403.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 42m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 21m.
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.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Honaker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Honaker.
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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
47.9 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 80: Meadowview
1051 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Glenbrook Avenue
1491 ft · 33 sec · Glenbrook Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hillman Highway
1163 ft · 25 sec · Hillman Highway
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Turn right onto Lindell Road
10 mi · 18 min · Lindell Road
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Continue on Hayters Gap Road
9.8 mi · 17 min · Hayters Gap Road
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Redbud Highway
5.7 mi · 10 min · Redbud Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Redbud Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Honaker.
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 Honaker.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Honaker?
The road trip is about 327.6 miles (527.2 km) and usually takes 06h 21m 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?
Fincastle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.6 miles from Richmond and 164 miles from Honaker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250.9 miles (403.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.7 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 $45.79 one way or $91.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near Honaker.
Stop Ideas Near Fincastle
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 Fincastle.
Roanoke
Clifton Forge
White Sulphur Springs
Blacksburg, VA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Honaker. Straight-line distance: 250.88 mi (403.76 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Honaker
Town in Virginia
| Population | 1,322 |
| Coordinates | 37.0162200, -81.9742900 |
| Altitude | 570 |
| Country | United States |
End: Honaker (-81.97429, 37.01622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 527 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 05m |
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 | $45.79 | $91.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $51.20 | $102.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $55.23 | $110.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $65.01 | $130.03 |
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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