Huntsville, Alabama to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Huntsville, Alabama from Richmond, Virginia?
The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to Richmond, Virginia is 545.9 miles (878.6 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located ENE of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 655.1 miles, taking about 13h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Huntsville, Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama to Richmond, Virginia
Suggested Stops Between Huntsville, Alabama & Richmond, Virginia
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 182 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
- You could travel this distance about 45.6 times to circle the Earth's equator