How far is Bon Air, VA from West Lynchburg, VA?
The driving distance from Bon Air, VA to West Lynchburg, VA is about 110 miles (177 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.6 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bon Air and West Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bon Air and West Lynchburg.
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Start on Rockaway Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Rockaway Road
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Continue on Old Bon Air Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Bon Air Road
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Turn right onto Robious Road
1127 ft · 29 sec · Robious Road
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Turn left onto Sturbridge Drive
989 ft · 39 sec · Sturbridge Drive
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Turn right onto Midlothian Turnpike
8.4 mi · 14 min · Midlothian Turnpike
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Continue on Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway
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Continue on East James Anderson Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway
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Continue on West James Anderson Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway
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Turn slight left onto Mount Rush Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Mount Rush Highway
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Continue on Old Courthouse Road
10 mi · 11 min · Old Courthouse Road
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Take the exit right toward US 460 West, VA 24 West
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
18 mi · 22 min · Richmond Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 501: South Boston
995 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Campbell Avenue
30 m · 3 sec · Campbell Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Campbell Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Campbell Avenue
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Continue on Langhorne Road
706 ft · 18 sec · Langhorne Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Avenue
51 m · 10 sec · Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue
1814 ft · 54 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on Lakeside Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Lakeside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bon Air and West Lynchburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bon Air and Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bon Air to West Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 110 miles (177 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 51.9 miles from Bon Air and 58.1 miles from West Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 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 $15.37 one way or $30.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bon Air and Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Dillwyn
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 Dillwyn.
Charlottesville Union Station
Kemper Street station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Staunton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bon Air and West Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 89.25 mi (143.64 km).
#1 Bon Air
Bon Air is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.5248700, -77.5577700 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Lynchburg
A census-designated place (CDP) in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 65,517 |
| Coordinates | 37.4032000, -79.1780800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeside Drive (-79.178116, 37.403242)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $15.37 | $30.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.18 | $34.37 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.54 | $37.08 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.82 | $43.64 |
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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