How far is Bull Run, VA from West Lynchburg, VA?
The driving distance from Bull Run, VA to West Lynchburg, VA is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bull Run and West Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bull Run and West Lynchburg.
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Start on the route
43 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
110 m · 29 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sudley Manor Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · Sudley Manor Drive
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Turn left onto Prince William Parkway
1436 ft · 32 sec · Prince William Parkway
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Turn right onto Wellington Road
670 ft · 21 sec · Wellington Road
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Turn left onto Hornbaker Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Hornbaker Road
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Turn right onto Nokesville Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Nokesville Road
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Continue on Catlett Road
13.9 mi · 23 min · Catlett Road
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Merge slight right onto James Madison Highway
14.6 mi · 18 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway
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Continue on North Seminole Trail
33.8 mi · 48 min · North Seminole Trail
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Continue on Emmet Street North
1783 ft · 42 sec · Emmet Street North
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 250 West
61.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 210 West: Downtown Lynchburg
1096 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Old Town Connector
2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Town Connector
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Turn left
1357 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amherst Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Amherst Highway
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Continue on Lynchburg Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lynchburg Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 221 South, US 460 Business, US 501 Business
556 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 221 South, US 460 Business, US 501 Business
59 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Kemper Street
2593 ft · 1 min · Kemper Street
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Continue on Park Avenue
1085 ft · 31 sec · Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Park Avenue
32 m · 6 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
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Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bull Run and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bull Run to West Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.5 miles from Bull Run and 75.1 miles from West Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.91 one way or $41.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bull Run and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Culpeper station
Fredericksburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bull Run and West Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 131.23 mi (211.19 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 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: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $20.91 | $41.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.39 | $46.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.23 | $50.46 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.69 | $59.39 |
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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