College Station to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is College Station from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from College Station to Richmond, Virginia is 1179.4 miles (1898 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located ENE of College Station. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1415.2 miles, taking about 28h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Both are located in United States — College Station in Texas and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for College Station 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.