Ann Arbor to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

467.5 miles 752.3 km · straight line
561 miles estimated 902.8 km · driving distance
11h 17min estimated drive time
$54 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
132° SE bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Richmond, Virginia is 467.5 miles (752.3 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located SE of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 561 miles, taking about 11h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ann Arbor and Richmond, Virginia. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ann Arbor to Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 17min $54 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 32min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 43min $67–$196* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m elevation
Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 156 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients