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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
327.59 mi
06h 21m
Flight
250.88 mi
403.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.88 mi
Kilometers
403.76 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
327.59 mi
Kilometers
527.2 km
Drive Time
06h 21m

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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 06h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Honaker
Thu, Apr 23, 8:33 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-23T02:12
Arrive Honaker
Thu, Apr 23, 8:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:21 PM to 1:51 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Fincastle
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Richmond
163.6 mi
03h 10m
To Honaker
164 mi
03h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle

    525 ft · 15 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Monument Avenue

    684 ft · 26 sec · Monument Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Meadow Street

    1157 ft · 30 sec · North Meadow Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hermitage Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hermitage Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Robin Hood Road

    908 ft · 32 sec · Robin Hood Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

    962 ft · 30 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 95 North, I 64 West

    988 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    1797 ft · 28 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville

    130.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    47.9 mi · 51 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 80: Meadowview

    1051 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Glenbrook Avenue

    1491 ft · 33 sec · Glenbrook Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hillman Highway

    1163 ft · 25 sec · Hillman Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lindell Road

    10 mi · 18 min · Lindell Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Hayters Gap Road

    9.8 mi · 17 min · Hayters Gap Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Redbud Highway

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Redbud Highway

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
296 mi · 91%
Lindell Road
9.95 mi · 3%
Hayters Gap Road
9.83 mi · 3%
Redbud Highway
5.67 mi · 2%
Hermitage Road
1.07 mi
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.7 mi
250.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fincastle
03h 10m from Richmond
Leave By
11:18 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fincastle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fincastle.

BUS

Roanoke

25 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
RAIL

Clifton Forge

35 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

White Sulphur Springs

49 mi away
315 West Main Street
BUS

Blacksburg, VA

56 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Honaker. Straight-line distance: 250.88 mi (403.76 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Honaker

#2 Honaker

Town in Virginia

Population1,322
Coordinates37.0162200, -81.9742900
Altitude570
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-77.46026, 37.55376)
End: Honaker (-81.97429, 37.01622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 527 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.56 gal
43.76 L · about $45.79
Round trip
$91.58
23.12 gal · 87.52 L
Estimated CO2
102.7 kg one way
Round trip: 205.5 kg / 453 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Honaker. The current time is 02:12:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.