How far is Arlington, VA from Adwolf, VA?

The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Adwolf, VA is about 332.7 miles (535.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 283.8 miles (456.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 30m 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
332.71 mi
06h 15m
Flight
283.84 mi
456.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
283.84 mi
Kilometers
456.79 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
332.71 mi
Kilometers
535.44 km
Drive Time
06h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Adwolf
Sat, Apr 18, 3:42 AM EDT
Return by in Arlington
Sat, Apr 18, 9:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-17T21:27
Arrive Adwolf
Sat, Apr 18, 3:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:15 PM to 1:45 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
11:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
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
Stuarts Draft
VA

Census designated place

From Arlington
166.2 mi
03h 07m
To Adwolf
166.5 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Adwolf.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Adwolf.

  1. 1

    Start on Wilson Boulevard

    2828 ft · 2 min · Wilson Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto North Glebe Road

    936 ft · 31 sec · North Glebe Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fairfax Drive

    667 ft · 28 sec · Fairfax Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on I 66 Toll West

    2423 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Custis Memorial Parkway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Custis Memorial Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Custis Memorial Parkway

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Custis Memorial Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke

    108.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    28.8 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Marion

    1000 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    598 ft · 12 sec · Washington Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Lee Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lee Highway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Highway

    52 m · 4 sec · Lee Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Lee Highway

    140 m · 9 sec · Lee Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Adwolfe Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Adwolfe Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Thomas Bridge Road

    45 m · 4 sec · Thomas Bridge Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Bridge Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Adwolf.

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
257 mi · 77%
Custis Memorial Parkway
70.4 mi · 21%
Lee Highway
1.71 mi · 1%
Adwolfe Road
1.66 mi
South Main Street
0.72 mi
Wilson Boulevard
0.54 mi
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
06h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.9 mi
283.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stuarts Draft
03h 07m from Arlington
Leave By
11:30 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Arlington and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Adwolf.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Adwolf?

The road trip is about 332.7 miles (535.4 km) and usually takes 06h 15m 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?

Stuarts Draft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.2 miles from Arlington and 166.5 miles from Adwolf.

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

The direct path is about 283.8 miles (456.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 $46.50 one way or $93.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Arlington and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Adwolf.

Stop Ideas Near Stuarts Draft

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stuarts Draft, 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 Stuarts Draft.

RAIL

Staunton station

14 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

47 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

70 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

74 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Adwolf. Straight-line distance: 283.84 mi (456.79 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

A county in Virginia.

Population229,164
Coordinates38.8810100, -77.1042800
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
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#2 Adwolf

Census-designated place (CDP) in Smyth County, Virginia, United States

Population1,530
Coordinates36.7892800, -81.5820600
Altitude710
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-77.10428, 38.88101)
End: Adwolf (-81.58206, 36.78928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 535 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.74 gal
44.44 L · about $46.50
Round trip
$93.00
23.48 gal · 88.88 L
Estimated CO2
104.3 kg one way
Round trip: 208.7 kg / 460 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $46.50 $93.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $52.00 $103.99
Premium $4.78 $56.09 $112.19
Diesel $5.62 $66.03 $132.05

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Adwolf. The current time is 21:27:04.

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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.