How far is Richmond, VA from Rustburg, VA?

The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Rustburg, VA is about 107.5 miles (173 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92 miles (148.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
107.52 mi
02h 27m
Flight
92.04 mi
148.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.04 mi
Kilometers
148.13 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.52 mi
Kilometers
173.04 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rustburg
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-23T00:33
Arrive Rustburg
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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

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
Cumberland
VA

Town in Cumberland County, Virginia, United States

From Richmond
53.7 mi
01h 13m
To Rustburg
53.8 mi
01h 13m

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
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Rustburg.

  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

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Midlothian Turnpike

    1518 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on US 60: Midlothian Turnpike

    791 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian

    1625 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Midlothian Turnpike

    9.9 mi · 16 min · Midlothian Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on Anderson Highway

    36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East James Anderson Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on West James Anderson Highway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Mount Rush Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Mount Rush Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Old Courthouse Road

    10 mi · 11 min · Old Courthouse Road

  24. 24

    Take the exit right toward US 460 West, VA 24 West

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Richmond Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Village Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Village Highway

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Village Highway

    34 m · 2 sec · Village Highway

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Village Highway

    8.4 mi · 15 min · Village Highway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Kabler Lane

    7 m · 1 sec · Kabler Lane

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kabler Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 34%
Old Courthouse Road
10 mi · 9%
Midlothian Turnpike
9.9 mi · 9%
Village Highway
9.57 mi · 9%
Richmond Highway
8.63 mi · 8%
Mount Rush Highway
8.58 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Anderson Highway

Continue on Anderson Highway

36.7 mi · 00h 48m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
92 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland
01h 13m from Richmond
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Richmond and Sunny near Rustburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Rustburg?

The road trip is about 107.5 miles (173 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Richmond and 53.8 miles from Rustburg.

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

The direct path is about 92 miles (148.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.01 one way or $30.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near Rustburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Rustburg. Straight-line distance: 92.04 mi (148.13 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

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

#2 Rustburg

Census designated place in Virginia

Population1,431
Coordinates37.2768100, -79.1008500
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-77.46026, 37.55376)
End: Rustburg (-79.10085, 37.27681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.36 L · about $15.01
Round trip
$30.02
7.58 gal · 28.72 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.01 $30.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.79 $33.57
Premium $4.78 $18.11 $36.22
Diesel $5.62 $21.31 $42.63

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 Rustburg. The current time is 00:33:59.

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.