How far is Ashland, VA from Leesburg, VA?

The driving distance from Ashland, VA to Leesburg, VA is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (151 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.
Trip Tools

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.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.73 mi
02h 07m
Flight
93.85 mi
151.03 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Ashland.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.85 mi
Kilometers
151.03 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.73 mi
Kilometers
178.21 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM EDT
Return by in Ashland
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashland
2026-04-22T23:01
Arrive Leesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashland
9:30 PM EDT
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
Triangle
VA

Unincorporated community in Prince William County, Virginia, United States

From Ashland
57.2 mi
01h 03m
To Leesburg
53.5 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland and Leesburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashland and Leesburg.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto England Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · England Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Patrick Henry Road

    1562 ft · 30 sec · East Patrick Henry Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 95 North: Washington

    1763 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    39.4 mi · 43 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    1 km · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    1 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward VA 267 Toll West: Reston, Herndon, Dulles Airport

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dulles Toll Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1869 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road

    80 m · 4 sec · Dulles Toll Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 7: Tysons Corner, Leesburg, Leesburg Pike

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 7 West: Leesburg Pike, Leesburg

    702 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike

    18.1 mi · 27 min · Leesburg Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on East Market Street

    3 mi · 7 min · East Market Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland and Leesburg.

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
21 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
6 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
77.3 mi · 70%
Leesburg Pike
18.1 mi · 16%
Capital Beltway
10.5 mi · 9%
East Market Street
3.01 mi · 3%
Dulles Toll Road
1.49 mi · 1%
I 495 North
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

39.4 mi · 00h 43m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
93.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Triangle
01h 03m from Ashland
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ashland and Rain Showers Likely near Leesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashland to Leesburg?

The road trip is about 110.7 miles (178.2 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?

Triangle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Ashland and 53.5 miles from Leesburg.

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

The direct path is about 93.8 miles (151 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 $15.49 one way or $30.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ashland and Rain Showers Likely near Leesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Triangle

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

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

RAIL

Quantico

5 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Woodbridge station

15 mi away
1040 Express Way
RAIL

Lorton station

20 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Manassas station

26 mi away
9431 West Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Leesburg. Straight-line distance: 93.85 mi (151.03 km).

Ashland

#1 Ashland

Town in Virginia, United States

Population7,908
Coordinates37.7590300, -77.4799800
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Leesburg

#2 Leesburg

Historic town within and the county seat of Loudoun County, Virginia, United States

Population54,488
Coordinates39.1156600, -77.5636000
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.479898, 37.759027)
End: East Market Street (-77.563789, 39.115244)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.79 L · about $15.49
Round trip
$30.98
7.82 gal · 29.58 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.49 $30.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.32 $34.63
Premium $4.78 $18.68 $37.36
Diesel $5.62 $21.99 $43.98

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 Ashland and Leesburg. The current time is 23:01:58.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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