How far is Richmond, VA from Patrick Springs, VA?

The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Patrick Springs, VA is about 200.4 miles (322.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
200.42 mi
04h 24m
Flight
163.35 mi
262.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.35 mi
Kilometers
262.88 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.42 mi
Kilometers
322.55 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Patrick Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 PM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 6:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-23T09:53
Arrive Patrick Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Scottsburg
VA

Town of the United States

From Richmond
100.1 mi
02h 12m
To Patrick Springs
100.3 mi
02h 12m

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
82°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 Patrick Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Patrick Springs.

  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 · 29 sec · Monument Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Meadow Street

    2437 ft · 1 min · North Meadow Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    3079 ft · 2 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Ellwood Avenue

    837 ft · 36 sec · Ellwood Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Sheppard Street

    754 ft · 25 sec · South Sheppard Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Parkwood Avenue

    1038 ft · 43 sec · Parkwood Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto McCloy Street

    1223 ft · 45 sec · McCloy Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Maplewood Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · Maplewood Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward VA 76 Toll South

    1078 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3000 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Powhite Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

    1.6 km · 2 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Powhite Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 288 South: Amelia, Chesterfield

    2090 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2773 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 360 West: Hull Street Road, Amelia

    1786 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Hull Street Road

    13.9 mi · 20 min · Hull Street Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Patrick Henry Highway

    24.6 mi · 31 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on West Colonial Trail Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Patrick Henry Highway

    17.3 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Kings Highway

    22.4 mi · 27 min · Kings Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on James D Hagood Highway

    14.6 mi · 18 min · James D Hagood Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on John Randolph Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · John Randolph Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on James D Hagood Highway

    1572 ft · 32 sec · James D Hagood Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on John Randolph Boulevard

    1939 ft · 37 sec · John Randolph Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Bill Tuck Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bill Tuck Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Philpott Road

    19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road

  30. 30

    Continue on South Boston Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on South Boston Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road

  32. 32

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Danville Expressway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Danville Expressway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    15.2 mi · 20 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit straight toward US 58 West: Stuart, Roanoke

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58 West: Stuart

    18.9 mi · 24 min

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Spring Road

    1 km · 2 min · Spring Road

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Dogwood Road

    31 m · 3 sec · Dogwood Road

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dogwood Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Patrick Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
39 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Patrick Henry Highway
41.9 mi · 21%
US 58 West
29.1 mi · 15%
Danville Expressway
29.1 mi · 15%
Kings Highway
22.4 mi · 11%
Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 10%
James D Hagood Highway
14.8 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Patrick Henry Highway

Continue on Patrick Henry Highway

24.6 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
163.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scottsburg
02h 12m from Richmond
Leave By
8:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Richmond and Sunny near Patrick Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Patrick Springs?

The road trip is about 200.4 miles (322.5 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Scottsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.1 miles from Richmond and 100.3 miles from Patrick Springs.

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

The direct path is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.00 one way or $56.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near Patrick Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Scottsburg

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

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

RAIL

Danville

56 mi away
677 Craghead St.
RAIL

Kemper Street station

79 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Durham

85 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Burlington

94 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Patrick Springs. Straight-line distance: 163.35 mi (262.88 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Patrick Springs

#2 Patrick Springs

Census designated place

Population1,845
Coordinates36.6418000, -80.1950500
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-77.46026, 37.55376)
End: Patrick Springs (-80.19505, 36.6418)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.07 gal
26.77 L · about $28.00
Round trip
$56.01
14.14 gal · 53.54 L
Estimated CO2
62.8 kg one way
Round trip: 125.7 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.00 $56.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.31 $62.63
Premium $4.78 $33.78 $67.56
Diesel $5.62 $39.76 $79.52

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 Patrick Springs. The current time is 09:53:29.

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.