How far is Arlington, VA from Union Hall, VA?

The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Union Hall, VA is about 232.4 miles (374 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.6 miles (306.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.4 mi
05h 09m
Flight
190.64 mi
306.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.64 mi
Kilometers
306.8 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.4 mi
Kilometers
374.01 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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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 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union Hall
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 PM EDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-23T06:52
Arrive Union Hall
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Charlottesville
VA

The capital of Virginia.

From Arlington
116.1 mi
02h 34m
To Union Hall
116.3 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Union Hall.

  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

    24.2 mi · 30 min · Custis Memorial Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Gainesville, Warrenton

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South: Gainesville, Warrenton

    953 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lee Highway

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Lee Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, US 29 South

    2786 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Eastern Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on James Madison Highway

    18.2 mi · 23 min · James Madison Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on James Monroe Highway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on North Seminole Trail

    33.8 mi · 48 min · North Seminole Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on Emmet Street North

    1783 ft · 42 sec · Emmet Street North

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 250 West

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South, US 460 West: Lynchburg, Danville

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Richmond Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South

    1911 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Wards Road

    30.7 mi · 39 min · Wards Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 40

    1051 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Gretna Road

    13.5 mi · 18 min · West Gretna Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Old Franklin Turnpike

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Old Franklin Turnpike

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Kemp Ford Road

    1.9 mi · 7 min · Kemp Ford Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kemp Ford Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 29 South
67.2 mi · 29%
North Seminole Trail
33.8 mi · 15%
Wards Road
30.7 mi · 13%
Custis Memorial Parkway
27.5 mi · 12%
James Madison Highway
23.3 mi · 10%
West Gretna Road
13.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 29 South

Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 250 West

63.3 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
190.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlottesville
02h 34m from Arlington
Leave By
6:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arlington and Sunny near Union Hall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Union Hall?

The road trip is about 232.4 miles (374 km) and usually takes 05h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Charlottesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.1 miles from Arlington and 116.3 miles from Union Hall.

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

The direct path is about 190.6 miles (306.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.48 one way or $64.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Sunny near Union Hall.

Stop Ideas Near Charlottesville

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

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

1 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Staunton station

54 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

65 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

92 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Union Hall. Straight-line distance: 190.64 mi (306.8 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

A county in Virginia.

Population229,164
Coordinates38.8810100, -77.1042800
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Union Hall

#2 Union Hall

Census designated place

Population1,138
Coordinates37.0187500, -79.6864200
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-77.10428, 38.88101)
End: Union Hall (-79.68642, 37.01875)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.2 gal
31.04 L · about $32.48
Round trip
$64.96
16.4 gal · 62.08 L
Estimated CO2
72.9 kg one way
Round trip: 145.7 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.48 $64.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.32 $72.64
Premium $4.78 $39.18 $78.36
Diesel $5.62 $46.12 $92.23

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Union Hall. The current time is 06:52:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.