How far is Bon Air, VA from Lynchburg, VA?

The driving distance from Bon Air, VA to Lynchburg, VA is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.42 mi
01h 59m
Flight
87.23 mi
140.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.23 mi
Kilometers
140.38 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.42 mi
Kilometers
177.7 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynchburg
Wed, Apr 15, 3:39 AM EDT
Return by in Bon Air
Wed, Apr 15, 5:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bon Air
2026-04-15T01:39
Arrive Lynchburg
Wed, Apr 15, 3:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bon Air
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
Dillwyn
VA

Town of the United States

From Bon Air
51 mi
00h 59m
To Lynchburg
59.5 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bon Air and Lynchburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bon Air and Lynchburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Rockaway Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Rockaway Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Bon Air Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Bon Air Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Robious Road

    1127 ft · 29 sec · Robious Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sturbridge Drive

    989 ft · 39 sec · Sturbridge Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Midlothian Turnpike

    8.4 mi · 14 min · Midlothian Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Anderson Highway

    36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on East James Anderson Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on West James Anderson Highway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Mount Rush Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Mount Rush Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Courthouse Road

    10 mi · 11 min · Old Courthouse Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward US 460 West, VA 24 West

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

    16.4 mi · 20 min · Richmond Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Concord Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Concord Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Washington Street

    796 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1314 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    99 m · 13 sec · 11th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Church Street

    111 m · 15 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    30 m · 4 sec · 10th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bon Air 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 33%
Richmond Highway
16.4 mi · 15%
Old Courthouse Road
10 mi · 9%
Mount Rush Highway
8.58 mi · 8%
Midlothian Turnpike
8.4 mi · 8%
East James Anderson Highway
8.13 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Anderson Highway

Continue on Anderson Highway

36.7 mi · 00h 48m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
87.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dillwyn
00h 59m from Bon Air
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bon Air and Mostly Sunny near Lynchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bon Air to Lynchburg?

The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Dillwyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Bon Air and 59.5 miles from Lynchburg.

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

The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bon Air and Mostly Sunny near Lynchburg.

Stop Ideas Near Dillwyn

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

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

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Charlottesville Union Station

54 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

64 mi away
825 Kemper St
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Richmond Staples Mill Road station

85 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Staunton station

86 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bon Air and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 87.23 mi (140.38 km).

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#1 Bon Air

Bon Air is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.5248700, -77.5577700
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Lynchburg

#2 Lynchburg

The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Population81,561
Coordinates37.4137500, -79.1422500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockaway Road (-77.557784, 37.524905)
End: 10th Street (-79.142183, 37.413677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
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
3.9 gal
14.75 L · about $15.45
Round trip
$30.90
7.8 gal · 29.5 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.3 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.45 $30.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.27 $34.55
Premium $4.78 $18.63 $37.27
Diesel $5.62 $21.93 $43.87

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bon Air and Lynchburg. The current time is 01:39:37.

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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.