How far is Richmond, VA from Richlands, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Richlands, VA is about 322.6 miles (519.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.2 miles (386.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 17m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 08m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Richlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Richlands.
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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 right to continue on I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.
27.1 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: Bluefield
1332 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto John Nash Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · John Nash Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward US 460 West: Bluefield
1374 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Big Laurel Highway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Big Laurel Highway
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Continue on Governor G C Peery Highway
27.2 mi · 35 min · Governor G C Peery Highway
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Take the exit slight right
118 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor George C Peery Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Governor George C Peery Highway
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Take the exit right toward US 460 BUS: Cedar Bluff, Richlands
48 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
533 ft · 12 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Valley Drive
2878 ft · 51 sec · Cedar Valley Drive
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Continue on West Front Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Front Street
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Turn left onto Virginia Avenue
27 m · 2 sec · Virginia Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Virginia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Richlands.
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 Mostly Sunny near Richlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Richlands?
The road trip is about 322.6 miles (519.1 km) and usually takes 06h 08m 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?
Buchanan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.1 miles from Richmond and 161.4 miles from Richlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.2 miles (386.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.4 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 $45.08 one way or $90.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Richlands.
Stop Ideas Near Buchanan
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 Buchanan.
Clifton Forge
Roanoke
Kemper Street station
White Sulphur Springs
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Richlands. Straight-line distance: 240.2 mi (386.56 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richlands
Town in Virginia, USA
| Population | 5,224 |
| Coordinates | 37.0931700, -81.7937300 |
| Altitude | 589 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richlands (-81.79373, 37.09317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 519 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $45.08 | $90.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $50.40 | $100.80 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $54.37 | $108.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $64.00 | $128.00 |
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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