How far is Bull Run, VA from McLean, VA?
The driving distance from Bull Run, VA to McLean, VA is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bull Run and McLean.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bull Run and McLean.
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Start on the route
80 m · 20 sec
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Turn right
66 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Ashton Avenue
624 ft · 17 sec · Ashton Avenue
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Turn left onto Sudley Manor Drive
2134 ft · 1 min · Sudley Manor Drive
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Turn left onto Sudley Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Sudley Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 66 East, I 66 Toll East Express Lanes: Washington
1209 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 66 East: Washington
974 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right
16.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner, Baltimore
3015 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
2.2 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: McLean
2182 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto Dolley Madison Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Dolley Madison Boulevard
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Turn right onto Old Dominion Drive
2534 ft · 1 min · Old Dominion Drive
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Turn sharp left onto Elm Street
31 m · 2 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bull Run and McLean.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 66 East
Merge slight right
16.9 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Bull Run and Sunny near McLean.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bull Run to McLean?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fairfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Bull Run and 12.2 miles from McLean.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bull Run and Sunny near McLean.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfax
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Tele-Town Hall
Manassas Park City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfax.
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Manassas station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bull Run and McLean. Straight-line distance: 21.19 mi (34.1 km).
#1 Bull Run
Town in Prince William County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 14,983 |
| Coordinates | 38.7837300, -77.5205500 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McLean
A city in Fairfax County, Virginia.
| Population | 48,115 |
| Coordinates | 38.9342800, -77.1774800 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elm Street (-77.177466, 38.934287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
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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