Stuart, VA to Richmond, VA is 202.5 miles and takes about 4h 26m via Kings Highway, US 58, and West Patrick Henry Highway, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip stays within Virginia, connecting the Southeast region. Expect a drive that primarily uses surface roads, offering a more grounded experience than a pure interstate cruise. It's a straightforward path that should be manageable for most drivers looking for a direct connection between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
101.2 miles from Stuart, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Kings Highway
39.7 mi
47m
US 58
29.4 mi
37m
West Patrick Henry Highway
24.6 mi
31m
Philpott Road
19.7 mi
25m
James D Hagood Highway
14.5 mi
18m
Hull Street Road
14.2 mi
20m
Jeb Stuart Highway
14 mi
18m
Powhite Parkway
10.3 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
Kings Highway
— 39.7 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stuart, VA and Richmond, VA.
1
Start on US 58 BUS
0.5 mi·1 min·East Blue Ridge Street
2
Turn right onto US 58
14 mi·18 min·Jeb Stuart Highway
3
Continue on US 58
8.4 mi·11 min·A. L. Philpott Highway
4
Take the exit onto US 58
0.3 mi·40 sec·US 58
Toward US 58 East, US 220 South
5
Merge onto US 58; US 220
9.4 mi·10 min·William F Stone Highway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58
15 mi·19 min·US 58
Toward US 58 East: DanvilleUse the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit onto US 58
14 mi·17 min·US 58
Toward US 58 East
8
Take the exit onto US 58
0.3 mi·38 sec·US 58
Toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
9
Merge onto US 58; US 360
2.9 mi·5 min·South Boston Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 58; US 360
5.3 mi·7 min·South Boston Highway
11
Continue on US 58; US 360
20 mi·25 min·Philpott Road
12
Continue on US 58; US 360
0.7 mi·1 min·Bill Tuck Highway
13
Turn left onto US 360
1.7 mi·2 min·John Randolph Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on US 360
15 mi·18 min·James D Hagood Highway
15
Continue on US 360
40 mi·47 min·Kings Highway
16
Merge onto US 360; US 460
1.5 mi·2 min·West Colonial Trail Highway
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 360
25 mi·31 min·West Patrick Henry Highway
18
Continue on US 360
14 mi·20 min·Hull Street Road
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward VA 288 North: Powhite Parkway
20
Merge onto VA 288
2.1 mi·2 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward VA 76: Lucks Lane, Old Hundred RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway, RichmondUse the slight right lane.
23
Merge onto VA 76
8.5 mi·10 min·Powhite Parkway
Use the straight lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 76
1.8 mi·2 min·Powhite Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 146
0.4 mi·36 sec·VA 146
Use the slight right lane.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward Maplewood AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork
230 ft·5 sec
Toward Maplewood Avenue
28
Turn straight onto Maplewood Avenue
0.1 mi·32 sec·Maplewood Avenue
29
At end of road, turn left onto South Sheppard Street
0.1 mi·29 sec·South Sheppard Street
30
Turn right onto Idlewood Avenue
0.3 mi·57 sec·Idlewood Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
31
Turn right onto South Robinson Street
305 ft·11 sec·South Robinson Street
Use the right lane.
32
Turn left onto Grayland Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Grayland Avenue
33
Turn left onto South Meadow Street
0.6 mi·1 min·South Meadow Street
Use the straight lane.
34
Turn right onto Monument Avenue
0.1 mi·19 sec·Monument Avenue
35
Enter roundabout onto Marcus-David Peters Circle
81 ft·2 sec·Marcus-David Peters Circle
36
Arrive at destination
Marcus-David Peters Circle
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 26m estimated drive time, leaving Stuart, VA in the morning will comfortably get you to Richmond, VA before evening. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $31, this route is quite economical for a single day. Consider starting your drive early to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. The longest stretch on Kings Highway is nearly 40 miles, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before entering that section.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.2 miles from Stuart, VA, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 45 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.2 miles or 2h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Stuart, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Stuart, VA
This is one driving day of about 202.5 miles and 4h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Stuart, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Kings Highway for about 39.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 22.9 and 200.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
22.9 mi into trip|~31m in|US 58
Take the exit onto US 58 toward US 58 East, US 220 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 58 East, US 220 South
7
32.6 mi into trip|~42m in|US 58
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58 toward US 58 East: Danville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 58 East: Danville
7
188.9 mi into trip|~4h 4m in
Take the exit toward VA 76: Lucks Lane, Old Hundred Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward VA 76: Lucks Lane, Old Hundred Road
8
189.2 mi into trip|~4h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway, Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway, Richm...
7
200.9 mi into trip|~4h 21m in|Idlewood Avenue
Turn right onto Idlewood Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.90 one way
$59.79 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$32.85
$65.71
premium
$4.49
$35.81
$71.62
diesel
$4.80
$38.24
$76.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.8
0
$21.26
$9.72
Efficient EV
50.6
0
$17.72
$8.10
EV Truck/SUV
81
1
$28.35
$12.96
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Stuart, VA
Morning
in Stuart on Sunday
Local time
7:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Partly Cloudy
W 2 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Richmond, VA
Morning
in Richmond on Sunday
Local time
7:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
SW 5 to 8 mph25% chanceLive forecast
86°F
Halifax, VA
101 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 26m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Petersburg National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 181.5
Park Closure: Eastern Front Tour Road south of Route 36 - Closed
On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the effective end of the nation's largest war. Question...
30 mi from route
~74 min detour
Free
near mile 132.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a highway share of 20%, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 39.7 miles on Kings Highway, giving you a good sense of rural cruising before transitioning. As you move from highways to surface roads, expect a change in pace and potentially more local traffic. You'll notice the shift from faster-paced travel to a more community-oriented driving environment.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.7 mi on Kings Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.9 miles in near US 58.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 202.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22.9 miles (US 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles (US 58): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 188.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Richmond is the capital of Virginia. Richmond has a population of 227,000 (2020) and the adjacent counties of Henrico and Chesterfield combine to create a local population of more than 1.3 million people.
Top landmarks
•Virginia Museum of Fine Arts — art museum in Richmond, Virginia
•Virginia State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Virginia
•Monument Avenue — thoroughfare in Richmond, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 26m. Total distance: 202.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.7 miles on Kings Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Richmond, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 4 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.9 miles (US 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles (US 58): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 188.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Petersburg National Battlefield and Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Richmond, VA, but most travelers stay overnight.
