How far is Richmond, VA from Saltville, VA?
The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Saltville, VA is about 297.2 miles (478.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m 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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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 05h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Saltville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Saltville.
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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 left
37.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 107: Chilhowie
749 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Whitetop Road
8.3 mi · 15 min · Whitetop Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
707 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
31 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Saltville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Richmond and Sunny near Saltville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Saltville?
The road trip is about 297.2 miles (478.3 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?
Glasgow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.4 miles from Richmond and 148.8 miles from Saltville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56 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 5:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.55 one way or $83.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near Saltville.
Stop Ideas Near Glasgow
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 Glasgow.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Roanoke
Staunton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Saltville. Straight-line distance: 241.19 mi (388.15 km).
#1 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saltville
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,895 |
| Coordinates | 36.8815000, -81.7620600 |
| Altitude | 526 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saltville (-81.76206, 36.8815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 478 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $41.55 | $83.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $46.46 | $92.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $50.12 | $100.24 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $59.00 | $117.99 |
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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