How far is Alexandria, VA from Lebanon, VA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Lebanon, VA is about 385.6 miles (620.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 304.4 miles (489.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
385.54 mi
07h 21m
Flight
304.41 mi
489.9 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
304.41 mi
Kilometers
489.9 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
385.54 mi
Kilometers
620.46 km
Drive Time
07h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:02 AM EDT
Return by in Alexandria
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Lebanon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:21 PM to 2:51 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Buena Vista
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Alexandria
192.6 mi
03h 40m
To Lebanon
192.9 mi
03h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Lebanon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Lebanon.

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    23 m · 7 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto King Street

    96 m · 15 sec · King Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Saint Asaph Street

    842 ft · 41 sec · South Saint Asaph Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Duke Street

    102 m · 19 sec · Duke Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    1260 ft · 51 sec · South Washington Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Gibbon Street

    923 ft · 38 sec · Gibbon Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Patrick Street

    1157 ft · 34 sec · South Patrick Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore

    133 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, I 495 West

    3238 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)

    5 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway (Local)

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Capital Beltway

  12. 12

    Continue on Capital Beltway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Capital Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Vienna, Front Royal

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke

    108.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58 Alternate, VA 75: Abingdon, South Holston Dam

    890 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cummings Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Cummings Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Street Northwest

    1323 ft · 49 sec · Valley Street Northwest

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Russell Road Northwest

    1.5 km · 2 min · Russell Road Northwest

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Porterfield Highway

    10.3 mi · 15 min · Porterfield Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on US 19

    7.2 mi · 10 min · US 19

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 BUS, SR 660: Lebanon, Cleveland

    1557 ft · 38 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Lebanon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
284 mi · 74%
I 66 West
65.1 mi · 17%
Porterfield Highway
10.3 mi · 3%
Capital Beltway
8.78 mi · 2%
US 19
7.23 mi · 2%
Capital Beltway (Local)
4.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Keep slight left

117 mi · 02h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.2 mi
304.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
03h 40m from Alexandria
Leave By
9:18 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alexandria and Sunny near Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Lebanon?

The road trip is about 385.6 miles (620.5 km) and usually takes 07h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.6 miles from Alexandria and 192.9 miles from Lebanon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 304.4 miles (489.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.87 one way or $107.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alexandria and Sunny near Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buena Vista, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buena Vista.

RAIL

Kemper Street station

40 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

43 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

Staunton station

52 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
BUS

Roanoke

72 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 304.41 mi (489.9 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

Population158,726
Coordinates38.8048400, -77.0469200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Lebanon

#2 Lebanon

Town in Russell County, Virginia, United States

Population3,184
Coordinates36.9009400, -82.0801300
Altitude628
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-77.04692, 38.80484)
End: Lebanon (-82.08013, 36.90094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 620 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.6 gal
51.5 L · about $53.87
Round trip
$107.74
27.2 gal · 103 L
Estimated CO2
120.9 kg one way
Round trip: 241.7 kg / 533 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $53.87 $107.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $60.23 $120.47
Premium $4.78 $64.98 $129.96
Diesel $5.62 $76.49 $152.97

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Lebanon. The current time is 03:40:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.