Lancaster, Ohio to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lancaster, Ohio from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Lancaster, Ohio to Richmond, Virginia is 316.5 miles (509.3 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located ESE of Lancaster, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 379.8 miles, taking about 7h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, Ohio in Ohio 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 Lancaster, Ohio 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.