How far is Shawnee Land, VA from Richmond, VA?

The driving distance from Shawnee Land, VA to Richmond, VA is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
157.1 mi
02h 46m
Flight
122.89 mi
197.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.89 mi
Kilometers
197.78 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.1 mi
Kilometers
252.82 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Sun, Nov 8, 9:53 AM EST
Return by in Shawnee Land
Sun, Nov 8, 12:39 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shawnee Land
2026-11-08T07:07
Arrive Richmond
Sun, Nov 8, 9:53 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:58 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shawnee Land
9:30 PM EST
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
Remington
VA

Incorporated town in Virginia

From Shawnee Land
78.3 mi
01h 23m
To Richmond
78.8 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM EST
Wind
13 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee Land and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on Tomahawk Trail

    1924 ft · 1 min · Tomahawk Trail

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Tomahawk Trail

    1 km · 3 min · Tomahawk Trail

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rosenberger Lane

    1210 ft · 59 sec · Rosenberger Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Back Mountain Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Back Mountain Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northwestern Pike

    5 mi · 8 min · Northwestern Pike

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward VA 37 South

    1500 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 81 South: Roanoke

    1641 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington

    3068 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    28.1 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Warrenton, Fredericksburg

    1330 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    545 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Winchester Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Winchester Road

  15. 15

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Bypass

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Eastern Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 South

    26.8 mi · 39 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 161: Arthur Ashe Boulevard

    1189 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

    1004 ft · 29 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Robin Hood Road

    926 ft · 30 sec · Robin Hood Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Hermitage Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hermitage Road

  24. 24

    Continue on North Meadow Street

    1167 ft · 34 sec · North Meadow Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Monument Avenue

    758 ft · 27 sec · Monument Avenue

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle

    25 m · 2 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee Land 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
55.1 mi · 35%
I 66 East
28.7 mi · 18%
US 17 South
26.8 mi · 17%
James Madison Highway
11.6 mi · 7%
I 81 South
9.45 mi · 6%
VA 37 South
5.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond

55.1 mi · 01h 02m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
122.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Remington
01h 23m from Shawnee Land
Leave By
12:58 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Shawnee Land and Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shawnee Land to Richmond?

The road trip is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Remington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.3 miles from Shawnee Land and 78.8 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.56 one way or $43.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Shawnee Land and Sunny near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Remington

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

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

RAIL

Culpeper station

17 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Manassas station

38 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Fredericksburg

40 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

45 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee Land and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 122.89 mi (197.78 km).

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#1 Shawnee Land

Shawnee Land is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1914900, -78.3455600
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Tomahawk Trail (-78.345551, 39.191503)
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.98 L · about $21.56
Round trip
$43.12
11.08 gal · 41.96 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.56 $43.12
Mid-grade $4.39 $24.34 $48.69
Premium $4.80 $26.58 $53.15
Diesel $6.18 $34.23 $68.46

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Shawnee Land and Richmond. The current time is 07:07:05.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.