How far is Blacksburg, VA from Richmond, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Blacksburg and Richmond is 163.67 miles (263.41 km).

Flight distance from Blacksburg, VA to Richmond, VA is 163.67 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Blacksburg to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Blacksburg, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 215.9 miles (347.45 km) by car.

Driving from Blacksburg to Richmond will take approximately 03 hours 27 minutes.

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#1 Blacksburg

Town in Virginia, United States

Population 44215
GPS Coordinates 37°13'46"N 80°24'50"W
Latitude 37.2295700
Longitude -80.4139400
Altitude 633
Country United States
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#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia. It is located on the James River in central Virginia. Richmond is known for its many historical sites, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Edgar Allan Poe Museum.

Population 232226
GPS Coordinates 37°33'14"N 77°27'37"W
Latitude 37.5537600
Longitude -77.4602600
Altitude 64
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Blacksburg and Richmond

The distance between Blacksburg and Richmond is 347 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 51 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Blacksburg and Richmond. The current time is 05:16:13.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 11 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 23 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 19 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 35 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 05 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 52 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 41 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.84 liters (7.62 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Blacksburg and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Blacksburg to Richmond is $25.29 (diesel $32.7).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $25.29 $28.67 $31.36 $32.7

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Blacksburg and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Blacksburg 284.07 miles (457 km)

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Driving distance from Hampton, VA to Blacksburg 294.11 miles (473 km)

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Driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Blacksburg 139.66 miles (225 km)

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Driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Blacksburg 97.53 miles (157 km)

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Driving distance from McLean, VA to Blacksburg 262.32 miles (422 km)

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Driving distance from Newport News, VA to Blacksburg 286.62 miles (461 km)

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Driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Blacksburg 282.26 miles (454 km)

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Driving distance from Portsmouth, VA to Blacksburg 280.84 miles (452 km)

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