How far is Arlington, VA from Lexington, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Lexington, VA is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Incorporated town in Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Lexington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Lexington.
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Start on Wilson Boulevard
2828 ft · 2 min · Wilson Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto North Glebe Road
936 ft · 31 sec · North Glebe Road
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Turn left onto Fairfax Drive
667 ft · 28 sec · Fairfax Drive
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Continue on I 66 Toll West
2423 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Custis Memorial Parkway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Custis Memorial Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Custis Memorial Parkway
24.2 mi · 30 min · Custis Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Gainesville, Warrenton
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South: Gainesville, Warrenton
953 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Highway
10.6 mi · 16 min · Lee Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, US 29 South
2786 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Eastern Bypass
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Continue on James Madison Highway
5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on James Madison Highway
18.2 mi · 23 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway
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Continue on North Seminole Trail
24 mi · 32 min · North Seminole Trail
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Turn right onto Frays Mill Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Frays Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Advance Mills Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Advance Mills Road
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Turn right onto Frays Mountain Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Frays Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Buffalo River Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Buffalo River Road
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Turn left onto Lexington Lane
132 m · 19 sec · Lexington Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lexington Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Lexington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Custis Memorial Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Custis Memorial Parkway
24.2 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Lexington?
The road trip is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km) and usually takes 02h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Remington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Arlington and 52.8 miles from Lexington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.73 one way or $29.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.
Stop Ideas Near Remington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Remington.
Culpeper station
Manassas station
Fredericksburg
Quantico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 88.18 mi (141.92 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lexington
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 7,279 |
| Coordinates | 38.1973500, -78.4822300 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lexington (-78.48223, 38.19735)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $14.73 | $29.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.48 | $32.95 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.77 | $35.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.92 | $41.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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