Milwaukee to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

669.2 miles 1076.9 km · straight line
857.6 miles actual route 1380.1 km · driving distance
16h 39min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
121° ESE bearing direction

How far is Milwaukee from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Milwaukee to Richmond, Virginia is 669.2 miles (1076.9 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located ESE of Milwaukee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 857.6 miles, taking about 16h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Milwaukee in Wisconsin 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 Milwaukee and Richmond, Virginia. 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 Milwaukee to Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 39min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 59min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~21h 39min $103–$300* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Milwaukee & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m 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 223 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM