How far is Arlington, VA from Springville, VA?

The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Springville, VA is about 344.5 miles (554.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.2 miles (420.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
344.46 mi
06h 28m
Flight
261.24 mi
420.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.24 mi
Kilometers
420.42 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
344.46 mi
Kilometers
554.36 km
Drive Time
06h 28m

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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 06h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springville
Tue, Nov 10, 10:32 PM EST
Return by in Arlington
Wed, Nov 11, 5:00 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-11-10T16:03
Arrive Springville
Tue, Nov 10, 10:32 PM EST
Route Timing
06h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:28 PM to 1:58 PM EST

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

Leave by
11:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
8:00 PM EST
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 Arlington
171.8 mi
03h 14m
To Springville
172.6 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
60°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 2:00 PM EST
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.

    27.1 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: Bluefield

    1332 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto John Nash Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · John Nash Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward US 460 West: Bluefield

    1374 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Big Laurel Highway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Big Laurel Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Governor G C Peery Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Governor G C Peery Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hurt Road

    1053 ft · 29 sec · Hurt Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hurt Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
228 mi · 66%
Custis Memorial Parkway
70.4 mi · 20%
I 77 North
27.1 mi · 8%
Big Laurel Highway
9.93 mi · 3%
Governor G C Peery Highway
4.84 mi · 1%
John Nash Boulevard
2.46 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
06h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.3 mi
261.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
03h 14m from Arlington
Leave By
11:04 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arlington and Sunny near Springville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 344.5 miles (554.4 km) and usually takes 06h 28m 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 171.8 miles from Arlington and 172.6 miles from Springville.

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

The direct path is about 261.2 miles (420.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.3 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 EST. 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 $46.79 one way or $93.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Sunny near Springville.

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 Arlington and Springville. Straight-line distance: 261.24 mi (420.42 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

A county in Virginia.

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

Springville is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.1965100, -81.4028800
Altitude810
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-77.10428, 38.88101)
End: Springville (-81.40288, 37.19651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 554 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.15 gal
46.01 L · about $46.79
Round trip
$93.58
24.3 gal · 92.02 L
Estimated CO2
108 kg one way
Round trip: 216 kg / 476 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.85 $46.79 $93.58
Mid-grade $4.33 $52.60 $105.19
Premium $4.75 $57.74 $115.47
Diesel $6.15 $74.76 $149.52

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Springville. The current time is 16:03:40.

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.