How far is Arlington, VA from Louisa, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Louisa, VA is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Louisa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Louisa.
-
1
Start on Wilson Boulevard
27 m · 8 sec · Wilson Boulevard
-
2
Turn right onto North Oakland Street
2360 ft · 1 min · North Oakland Street
-
3
Turn right onto North Pershing Drive
766 ft · 28 sec · North Pershing Drive
-
4
Turn left onto North Glebe Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Glebe Road
-
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 395 South: Richmond
1666 ft · 42 sec
-
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 395 South: Richmond, Quaker Lane
96 m · 8 sec
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 395 South: Richmond
842 ft · 20 sec
-
8
Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
-
9
Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
36.3 mi · 43 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
-
10
Keep slight right
3.8 mi · 4 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward VA 3 West: Culpeper
1560 ft · 38 sec
-
12
Keep slight left
534 ft · 15 sec
-
13
Merge slight left onto Plank Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Plank Road
-
14
Turn left onto Salem Church Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Salem Church Road
-
15
Continue on Leavells Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Leavells Road
-
16
Turn right onto Courthouse Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Courthouse Road
-
17
Continue on Courthouse Bypass
1.5 km · 1 min · Courthouse Bypass
-
18
Continue on Lake Anna Parkway
4 mi · 6 min · Lake Anna Parkway
-
19
Continue on Courthouse Road
12 mi · 16 min · Courthouse Road
-
20
Continue on New Bridge Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · New Bridge Road
-
21
Turn right
28 m · 4 sec
-
22
Turn left
58 m · 5 sec
-
23
Turn right onto Zachary Taylor Highway
90 m · 7 sec · Zachary Taylor Highway
-
24
Turn right onto Mansfield Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Mansfield Road
-
25
Turn right onto Goldmine Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Goldmine Road
-
26
Turn left onto Bibb Store Road
5.9 mi · 8 min · Bibb Store Road
-
27
Continue on Fredericksburg Avenue
2075 ft · 1 min · Fredericksburg Avenue
-
28
Turn right onto East Main Street
739 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street
-
29
Turn left
42 m · 10 sec
-
30
Turn right
8 m · 2 sec
-
31
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Louisa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
36.3 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Rain Showers Likely near Louisa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Louisa?
The road trip is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Fredericksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Arlington and 45.3 miles from Louisa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.68 one way or $25.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Rain Showers Likely near Louisa.
Stop Ideas Near Fredericksburg
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 Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg
Quantico
Woodbridge station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Louisa. Straight-line distance: 76.6 mi (123.28 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Louisa
County in Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,764 |
| Coordinates | 38.0251400, -78.0041600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Louisa (-78.00416, 38.02514)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $12.68 | $25.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.17 | $28.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.29 | $30.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.00 | $35.99 |
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 · May 21, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.