How far is Richmond, VA from Roanoke, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Richmond and Roanoke is 137.56 miles (221.38 km).
Flight distance from Richmond, VA to Roanoke, VA is 137.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Richmond to Roanoke with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Richmond, Virginia to Roanoke, Virginia is: 187.07 miles (301.07 km) by car.
Driving from Richmond to Roanoke will take approximately 02 hours 51 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Roanoke
The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia. It is located on the Roanoke River in southwestern Virginia. Roanoke is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Roanoke Museum of Art and the Taubman Museum of Art.
| Population | 99058 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°16'15"N 79°56'29"W |
| Latitude | 37.2709700 |
| Longitude | -79.9414300 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Roanoke: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424,37.271173)
Estimated Travel Time Between Richmond and Roanoke
The distance between Richmond and Roanoke is 301 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 20 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 Richmond and Roanoke. The current time is 07:10:47.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 13 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 40 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 44 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 07 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.99 liters (6.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Richmond and Roanoke.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Richmond to Roanoke is $21.92 (diesel $28.33).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $21.92 | $24.84 | $27.17 | $28.33 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Richmond and Roanoke (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
Driving distance from Ashburn, VA to Richmond 118.65 miles (191 km)
Driving distance from Burke, VA to Richmond 95.08 miles (153 km)
