Charlotte to Radford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

132.4 miles 213.1 km · straight line
156.3 miles actual route 251.5 km · driving distance
3h 1min estimated drive time
$15 - $19 estimated fuel cost
~46min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Radford?

The distance from Charlotte to Radford is 132.4 miles (213.1 km) as the crow flies. Radford is located N of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 156.3 miles, taking about 3h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 46min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina and Radford in Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charlotte and Radford. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Charlotte to Radford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 1min $15 - $19 Flexible stops
Fly ~46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~3h 37min $13–$23* Budget
Train ~2h 52min $19–$55* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Radford

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m elevation
Radford
37.13°N, 80.58°W
America/New_York
567m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 44 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 11 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 188.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM