How far is Richmond, VA from Mount Jackson, VA?

The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Mount Jackson, VA is about 128 miles (206 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
128.03 mi
02h 51m
Flight
104.45 mi
168.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.45 mi
Kilometers
168.09 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.03 mi
Kilometers
206.04 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 11:47 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-23T08:56
Arrive Mount Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 11:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gordonsville
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Richmond
64 mi
01h 25m
To Mount Jackson
64 mi
01h 25m

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
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Mount Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Mount Jackson.

  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

    50.1 mi · 56 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra

    883 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra

    853 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto James Madison Highway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · James Madison Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Martinsburg Avenue

    2048 ft · 35 sec · Martinsburg Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    36 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    830 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Spotswood Trail

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Spotswood Trail

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Spotswood Trail

    25 m · 1 sec · Spotswood Trail

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Spotswood Trail

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Spotswood Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on Stanardsville By-Pass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Stanardsville By-Pass

  21. 21

    Continue on Spotswood Trail

    13.4 mi · 17 min · Spotswood Trail

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    820 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    111 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on South Stuart Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Stuart Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on North East Side Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North East Side Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on South Third Street

    1378 ft · 23 sec · South Third Street

  27. 27

    Continue on 3rd Street

    642 ft · 18 sec · 3rd Street

  28. 28

    Continue on 4th Street

    11.4 mi · 17 min · 4th Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Continue on East Lee Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Lee Highway

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Congress Street

    3204 ft · 1 min · North Congress Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Old Valley Pike

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Old Valley Pike

  33. 33

    Continue on Main Street

    1505 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    29 m · 4 sec · Bridge Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Mount Jackson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
50.1 mi · 39%
Spotswood Trail
30.8 mi · 24%
4th Street
11.4 mi · 9%
James Madison Highway
10.8 mi · 8%
Old Valley Pike
5.87 mi · 5%
North East Side Highway
4.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

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

50.1 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
104.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
01h 25m from Richmond
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Richmond and Sunny near Mount Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Mount Jackson?

The road trip is about 128 miles (206 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64 miles from Richmond and 64 miles from Mount Jackson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.90 one way or $35.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near Mount Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gordonsville, 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 Gordonsville.

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

29 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

41 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Fredericksburg

66 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Ashland

75 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Mount Jackson. Straight-line distance: 104.45 mi (168.09 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Mount Jackson

#2 Mount Jackson

Town of the United States

Population2,144
Coordinates38.7459500, -78.6422400
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-77.46026, 37.55376)
End: Mount Jackson (-78.64224, 38.74595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.52 gal
17.1 L · about $17.90
Round trip
$35.81
9.04 gal · 34.2 L
Estimated CO2
40.2 kg one way
Round trip: 80.3 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.90 $35.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.02 $40.04
Premium $4.78 $21.60 $43.19
Diesel $5.62 $25.42 $50.84

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 Mount Jackson. The current time is 08:56:27.

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.