Stuarts Draft to Richmond is 100.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 57 minutes via I 64, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Virginia, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's perfect for a single day. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it an efficient way to get between these two points. Consider this route if you need to get from Stuarts Draft to Richmond quickly without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.4 miles from Stuarts Draft, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
91.6 mi
1h 41m
Stuarts Draft Highway
5 mi
7m
West Broad Street
1.5 mi
3m
Beltline Expressway
0.7 mi
1m
Rosser Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Draft Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
North Hamilton Street
0.2 mi
<1m
North Allen Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 91.6 mi, about 1h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stuarts Draft, VA and Richmond, VA.
1
Start on SR 1502
136 ft·7 sec·Cambridge Drive
2
Turn right onto SR 608
0.3 mi·41 sec·Draft Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 340
5.0 mi·7 min·Stuarts Draft Highway
4
Continue on US 340
0.3 mi·32 sec·Rosser Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·59 sec
6
Merge onto I 64
92 mi·1 hr 41 min·I 64
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·14 sec
Exit 186Toward I 195 South: Laburnum AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·16 sec
Toward I 195 SouthUse the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 195
0.7 mi·1 min·Beltline Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward US 33, US 250: Broad Street, Hamilton StreetUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto North Hamilton Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·North Hamilton Street
12
Turn left onto US 33; US 250
1.5 mi·3 min·West Broad Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn right onto North Allen Avenue
0.1 mi·17 sec·North Allen Avenue
14
Enter roundabout onto Marcus-David Peters Circle
274 ft·7 sec·Marcus-David Peters Circle
15
Arrive at destination
Marcus-David Peters Circle
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour 57 minute duration, this is easily a same-day trip. You can depart Stuarts Draft at your leisure, perhaps after a late breakfast, and still arrive in Richmond with plenty of daylight. The $16 fuel cost is an estimate, so keep an eye on your gauge, especially since the longest stretch on I 64 is over 90 miles. While there are no designated stops in the data, you can easily pull off at any of the numerous exits along I 64 for a quick break or to refuel if needed. Plan to be on I 64 for the majority of your travel time.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.4 miles from Stuarts Draft, VA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.6 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 22 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.4 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
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 Stuarts Draft, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Stuarts Draft, VA
This is one driving day of about 100.8 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Stuarts Draft, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 91.6 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 98.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 608 / Draft Avenue
Turn right onto SR 608 / Draft Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
6.1 mi into trip|~9m in|I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
97.7 mi into trip|~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 186
Toward I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue
8
97.9 mi into trip|~1h 51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 195 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 195 South
7
98.8 mi into trip|~1h 52m in
Take the exit toward US 33, US 250: Broad Street, Hamilton Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 33, US 250: Broad Street, Hamilton St...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.76 one way
$31.53 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$17.24
$34.47
premium
$4.70
$18.66
$37.31
diesel
$5.61
$22.26
$44.51
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.2
0
$10.58
$4.84
Efficient EV
25.2
0
$8.82
$4.03
EV Truck/SUV
40.3
0
$14.11
$6.45
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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 Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Stuarts Draft, VA
Morning
in Stuarts Draft on Tuesday
Local time
9:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Richmond, VA
Morning
in Richmond on Tuesday
Local time
9:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
NE 1 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
53°F
Louisa, VA
50 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
10 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
1h 57m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 100.8
Park Closure: Eastern Front Tour Road south of Route 36 - Closed
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience long, uninterrupted stretches, including one segment of 91.6 miles solely on I 64. The journey begins on Stuarts Draft Highway, transitioning to the main interstate for the bulk of the travel before concluding on West Broad Street in Richmond. Expect a consistent driving experience, largely free of complex intersections or slow-downs typical of local roads.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 91.6 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Stuarts Draft Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 608 / Draft Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 57m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 608 / Draft Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 97.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
The longest stretch is about 91.6 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 608 / Draft Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 97.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Petersburg National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Richmond, VA before heading back.
