How far is Springville, VA from Richmond, VA?
The driving distance from Springville, VA to Richmond, VA is about 289.1 miles (465.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springville and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springville and Richmond.
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Start on Hurt Road
1053 ft · 29 sec · Hurt Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Governor G C Peery Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Governor G C Peery Highway
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Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
9.8 mi · 11 min · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Take the exit right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit left
19.7 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
16 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
99.3 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue
953 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 195 South
1076 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Beltline Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Beltline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33, US 250: Broad Street, Hamilton Street
969 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto North Hamilton Street
866 ft · 32 sec · North Hamilton Street
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Turn left onto West Broad Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street
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Turn right onto North Allen Avenue
651 ft · 18 sec · North Allen Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle
84 m · 8 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springville and Richmond.
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 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
140 mi · 02h 34m
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 Springville and Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springville to Richmond?
The road trip is about 289.1 miles (465.2 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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 147.3 miles from Springville and 141.7 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.28 one way or $78.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springville and Sunny near Richmond.
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 Springville and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 217.87 mi (350.62 km).
#1 Springville
Springville is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.1965100, -81.4028800 |
| Altitude | 810 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 465 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.85 | $39.28 | $78.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $44.16 | $88.31 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $48.47 | $96.94 |
| Diesel | $6.15 | $62.76 | $125.52 |
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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