Origin
Richmond, VA
Evening in Richmond on Thursday
Local time
5:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, VA to Franklin, VA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
68.1 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, VA
Gaby Lopez
Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond, VA to Franklin, VA covers 68.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Richmond Road, Hermitage Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.6 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 68.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 21m highway drive covering 68.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Richmond Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 62.6 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 62.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Richmond Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Meadow Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Meadow Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (VA 161 / North Arthur Ashe Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Meadow Street
Turn right onto North Meadow Street
Navigation decision point
7
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
VA 161 / North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Turn right onto VA 161 / North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward I 95 North, I 64 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95 North, I 64 West
9
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 64
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 79
Toward I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville
4
65 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward US 250
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 250
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 62.6 mi | 1h 9m |
| Richmond Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Hermitage Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Stony Point Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cason Farm Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Meadow Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Arthur Ashe Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 62.6 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, VA and Franklin, VA.
1
Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle
525 ft
·
14 sec
·
Marcus-David Peters Circle
2
Continue on Monument Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Monument Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Meadow Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Meadow Street
4
Continue on Hermitage Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hermitage Road
5
Turn left onto Robin Hood Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Robin Hood Road
Toward VA 161: Arthur Ashe Boulevard
6
Turn right onto VA 161
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 64 West
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 64; I 95
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64
63 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
I 64
Exit 79
Toward I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward US 250
11
Merge onto US 250
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Richmond Road
12
Turn right onto VA 20
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Stony Point Road
13
Turn right onto Cason Farm Road
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Cason Farm Road
14
Arrive at destination
Cason Farm Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34 mi from Richmond, VA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34 miles from Richmond, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.6 miles.
Arriving in Franklin, VA
The final approach into Franklin, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.65 one way
$21.30 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.64 | $23.29 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.60 | $25.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.04 | $30.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.53 | $4.36 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Franklin, VA
Evening in Franklin on Thursday
Local time
5:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Richmond, VA to Franklin, VA covers 68.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Richmond Road, Hermitage Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34 miles from Richmond, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.65 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Meadow Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (VA 161 / North Arthur Ashe Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Richmond, VA to Franklin, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Petersburg National Battlefield.
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