How far is Rustburg, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Rustburg, VA to Richmond, VA is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92 miles (148.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
111.08 mi
02h 03m
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
111.08 mi
Kilometers
178.76 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM EDT
Return by in Rustburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rustburg
2026-04-22T22:47
Arrive Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rustburg
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 Rustburg
54.7 mi
01h 01m
To Richmond
56.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kabler Lane

    7 m · 3 sec · Kabler Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Village Highway

    8.4 mi · 15 min · Village Highway

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Village Highway

    34 m · 2 sec · Village Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Village Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Village Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Richmond Highway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Richmond Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox

    879 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    18.7 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Continue on West James Anderson Highway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East James Anderson Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Anderson Highway

    36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Midlothian Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Midlothian Turnpike

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Hundred Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Hundred Road

    45 m · 5 sec · Old Hundred Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Hundred Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Powhite Parkway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Powhite Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    2344 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Maplewood Avenue

    995 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Maplewood Avenue

    70 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Maplewood Avenue

    769 ft · 33 sec · Maplewood Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Sheppard Street

    712 ft · 30 sec · South Sheppard Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Idlewood Avenue

    1568 ft · 58 sec · Idlewood Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Robinson Street

    93 m · 11 sec · South Robinson Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Grayland Avenue

    2252 ft · 1 min · Grayland Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Meadow Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Meadow Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Monument Avenue

    677 ft · 19 sec · Monument Avenue

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    25 m · 2 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 33%
Powhite Parkway
11.9 mi · 11%
Village Highway
9.56 mi · 9%
Richmond Highway
8.54 mi · 8%
East James Anderson Highway
8.13 mi · 7%
West James Anderson Highway
7.74 mi · 7%
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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
92 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland
01h 01m from Rustburg
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rustburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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 54.7 miles from Rustburg and 56.4 miles from Richmond.

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 19.1 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.53 one way or $31.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rustburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Flight Path Map

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

Rustburg

#1 Rustburg

Census designated place in Virginia

Population1,431
Coordinates37.2768100, -79.1008500
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Kabler Lane (-79.100869, 37.2768)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.84 L · about $15.53
Round trip
$31.05
7.84 gal · 29.68 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.53 $31.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.36 $34.72
Premium $4.78 $18.73 $37.46
Diesel $5.62 $22.05 $44.09

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 Rustburg and Richmond. The current time is 22:47:12.

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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.