How far is Arlington, VA from Shawnee Land, VA?

The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Shawnee Land, VA is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.19 mi
02h 03m
Flight
69.99 mi
112.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.99 mi
Kilometers
112.63 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.19 mi
Kilometers
154.8 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawnee Land
Sun, Nov 8, 12:36 PM EST
Return by in Arlington
Sun, Nov 8, 2:39 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-11-08T10:33
Arrive Shawnee Land
Sun, Nov 8, 12:36 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:24 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
The Plains
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Arlington
48 mi
01h 01m
To Shawnee Land
48.2 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM EST
Wind
13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Shawnee Land.

  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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 48, VA 55: Strasburg

    1539 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    49 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto John Marshall Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · John Marshall Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Wardensville Pike

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Wardensville Pike

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Pifer Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Pifer Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Wardensville Grade

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wardensville Grade

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Back Mountain Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Back Mountain Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Rosenberger Lane

    1210 ft · 59 sec · Rosenberger Lane

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Tomahawk Trail

    1 km · 3 min · Tomahawk Trail

  18. 18

    Continue on Tomahawk Trail

    1924 ft · 1 min · Tomahawk Trail

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tomahawk Trail

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Custis Memorial Parkway
70.4 mi · 73%
John Marshall Highway
8.63 mi · 9%
Back Mountain Road
6.46 mi · 7%
I 81 South
3.82 mi · 4%
North Pifer Road
2.65 mi · 3%
Tomahawk Trail
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Custis Memorial Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Custis Memorial Parkway

67.1 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
70 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Plains
01h 01m from Arlington
Leave By
2:24 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arlington and Mostly Clear near Shawnee Land.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Shawnee Land?

The road trip is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

The Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Arlington and 48.2 miles from Shawnee Land.

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

The direct path is about 70 miles (112.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.19 one way or $26.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Mostly Clear near Shawnee Land.

Stop Ideas Near The Plains

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around The Plains, 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 The Plains.

RAIL

Manassas station

29 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Burke Centre

42 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Culpeper station

47 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Lorton station

51 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Shawnee Land. Straight-line distance: 69.99 mi (112.63 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

A county in Virginia.

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

Shawnee Land is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1914900, -78.3455600
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-77.10428, 38.88101)
End: Shawnee Land (-78.34556, 39.19149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.85 L · about $13.19
Round trip
$26.39
6.78 gal · 25.7 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.19 $26.39
Mid-grade $4.39 $14.90 $29.79
Premium $4.80 $16.26 $32.52
Diesel $6.18 $20.95 $41.89

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Shawnee Land. The current time is 10:33:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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