How far is Big Stone Gap, VA from Lynchburg, VA?
The driving distance from Big Stone Gap, VA to Lynchburg, VA is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Big Stone Gap and Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Stone Gap and Lynchburg.
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Start on 4th Avenue East
1213 ft · 30 sec · 4th Avenue East
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Turn straight onto Powell Valley Road
1335 ft · 33 sec · Powell Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Powell Valley Road
20 m · 1 sec · Powell Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Powell Valley Road
1740 ft · 50 sec · Powell Valley Road
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Turn left
1497 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Orby Cantrell Highway
8.3 mi · 11 min · Orby Cantrell Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1131 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
92 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Norton Coeburn Road
7.8 mi · 11 min · Norton Coeburn Road
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Continue on Bull Run Road
12.5 mi · 18 min · Bull Run Road
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Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
111 m · 7 sec · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Continue on US Highway 58 Alternate
6.9 mi · 10 min · US Highway 58 Alternate
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Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
7.8 mi · 11 min · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Turn right
12.7 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2816 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Preston Street Southwest
1006 ft · 33 sec · Preston Street Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bradley Street Southwest
2716 ft · 1 min · Bradley Street Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cummings Street
1 km · 1 min · Cummings Street
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Take the exit slight right
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
68.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South: Cloverdale
1207 ft · 32 sec
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Turn slight right onto Lee Highway
149 m · 36 sec · Lee Highway
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Continue on Lee Highway
566 ft · 14 sec · Lee Highway
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Turn right onto Cloverdale Road
5 mi · 7 min · Cloverdale Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Challenger Avenue Northeast
1608 ft · 35 sec · Challenger Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard
5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard
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Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi · 19 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
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Continue on Blue Ridge Avenue
2951 ft · 42 sec · Blue Ridge Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on US 460 East
23.7 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 501 North: Buena Vista
1754 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
2859 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
905 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lynchburg Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Lynchburg Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Concord Turnpike
750 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
98 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
13 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp right
13 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1061 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pearl Street
103 m · 8 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
2001 ft · 1 min · Church Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
30 m · 4 sec · 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Big Stone Gap and Lynchburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
68.6 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Big Stone Gap 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 Big Stone Gap to Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Wytheville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.9 miles from Big Stone Gap and 123.9 miles from Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.62 one way or $69.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Big Stone Gap and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Wytheville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wytheville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Big Stone Gap and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 201.89 mi (324.91 km).
#1 Big Stone Gap
Town of the United States
| Population | 5,104 |
| Coordinates | 36.8817600, -82.7471000 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lynchburg
The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 81,561 |
| Coordinates | 37.4137500, -79.1422500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: 10th Street (-79.142183, 37.413677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $34.62 | $69.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $38.71 | $77.42 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $41.76 | $83.52 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $49.15 | $98.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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