Virginia → North Carolina · Interstate 95 / Interstate 64
The night-time return from Richmond, Virginia, to Raleigh, North Carolina, deserves its own protocol: anti-glare driving glasses on, dashboard light dimmed to the lowest setting, and well-lit truck stops pre-identified as candidate rest stops. The 248 km (154 miles) of Interstate 95 / Interstate 64 and the 3h 11m of driving cross zones with patchy cellular coverage during the small hours. Approximate refuel cost on the way back stays at $20.70 for the 22.5 liters (5.9 gallons) consumed. Forecast reimbursement for the night leg holds at $106.64 applying the prevailing $0.43/km — without an automatic night premium in the IRS standard mileage rate (2025) table. If the company pays night-driving overtime, open a separate line on the Clara receipt: the payroll integration already recognizes the entry.