How far is Baileys Crossroads, VA from Lynchburg, VA?

The driving distance from Baileys Crossroads, VA to Lynchburg, VA is about 176 miles (283.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
175.95 mi
03h 21m
Flight
147.69 mi
237.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.69 mi
Kilometers
237.69 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.95 mi
Kilometers
283.17 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynchburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Return by in Baileys Crossroads
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baileys Crossroads
2026-04-22T22:34
Arrive Lynchburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baileys Crossroads
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Madison
VA

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Baileys Crossroads
87.6 mi
01h 40m
To Lynchburg
88.4 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baileys Crossroads and Lynchburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baileys Crossroads and Lynchburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Columbia Pike

    54 m · 11 sec · Columbia Pike

  2. 2

    Continue on Columbia Pike

    567 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left

    774 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Leesburg Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Leesburg Pike

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Arlington Boulevard Service Road

    912 ft · 32 sec · Arlington Boulevard Service Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    122 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Arlington Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Arlington Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 495: Tysons Corner, Richmond

    710 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 North: Tysons Corner

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    1855 ft · 24 sec · Capital Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Vienna, Front Royal

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

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

    953 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lee Highway

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Lee Highway

  16. 16

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

    2786 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Eastern Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on James Madison Highway

    18.2 mi · 23 min · James Madison Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on James Monroe Highway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on North Seminole Trail

    33.8 mi · 48 min · North Seminole Trail

  22. 22

    Continue on Emmet Street North

    1783 ft · 42 sec · Emmet Street North

  23. 23

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

    61.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 210 West: Downtown Lynchburg

    1096 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Old Town Connector

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Town Connector

  26. 26

    Turn left

    1357 ft · 33 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Amherst Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Amherst Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Lynchburg Expressway

    1123 ft · 17 sec · Lynchburg Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Riverfront

    151 m · 28 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, Riverfront

    36 m · 10 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Main Street

    11 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Pearl Street

    103 m · 8 sec · Pearl Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Church Street

    2001 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    30 m · 4 sec · 10th Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baileys Crossroads and Lynchburg.

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
35 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 29 South
62.8 mi · 36%
North Seminole Trail
33.8 mi · 19%
James Madison Highway
23.3 mi · 13%
I 66 West
22.2 mi · 13%
Lee Highway
10.6 mi · 6%
James Monroe Highway
7.82 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 29 South

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

61.9 mi · 01h 16m

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
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
147.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
01h 40m from Baileys Crossroads
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Baileys Crossroads and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lynchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baileys Crossroads to Lynchburg?

The road trip is about 176 miles (283.2 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.6 miles from Baileys Crossroads and 88.4 miles from Lynchburg.

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

The direct path is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.60 one way or $49.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Baileys Crossroads and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lynchburg.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Culpeper station

25 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

44 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Fredericksburg

70 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Staunton station

76 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baileys Crossroads and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 147.69 mi (237.69 km).

Baileys Crossroads

#1 Baileys Crossroads

Census designated place

Population23,643
Coordinates38.8503900, -77.1297000
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Lynchburg

#2 Lynchburg

The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Population81,561
Coordinates37.4137500, -79.1422500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia Pike (-77.12972, 38.850408)
End: 10th Street (-79.142183, 37.413677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.5 L · about $24.60
Round trip
$49.20
12.42 gal · 47 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.60 $49.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.50 $55.01
Premium $4.78 $29.67 $59.34
Diesel $5.62 $34.93 $69.85

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 Baileys Crossroads and Lynchburg. The current time is 22:34:43.

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.