How far is Cave Spring, VA from West Lynchburg, VA?
The driving distance from Cave Spring, VA to West Lynchburg, VA is about 61.5 miles (99 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cave Spring and West Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cave Spring and West Lynchburg.
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Start on Old Cave Spring Road
1387 ft · 47 sec · Old Cave Spring Road
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Turn left onto Brambleton Avenue
134 m · 21 sec · Brambleton Avenue
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Turn right onto Electric Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Electric Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 220 North
867 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Roy L. Webber Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Roy L. Webber Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460 East: Orange Avenue
795 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 460 East: Orange Avenue
137 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Orange Avenue Northeast
3.3 mi · 7 min · Orange Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Challenger Avenue Northeast
1.9 mi · 3 min · 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
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460 Business, VA 122
914 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
716 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Independence Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Independence Boulevard
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Turn right onto Forest Road
17.1 mi · 26 min · Forest Road
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Continue on Lakeside Drive
2.8 mi · 5 min · Lakeside Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lakeside Drive
66 m · 5 sec · Lakeside Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Lakeside Drive
1159 ft · 30 sec · 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 Cave Spring and West Lynchburg.
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.
Forest Road
Turn right onto Forest Road
17.1 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cave Spring and Mostly Sunny near West Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cave Spring to West Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 61.5 miles (99 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Cave Spring and 32.4 miles from West Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cave Spring and Mostly Sunny near West Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
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 Bedford.
Kemper Street station
Roanoke
Clifton Forge
Blacksburg, VA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cave Spring and West Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 47.45 mi (76.36 km).
#1 Cave Spring
City in Floyd County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 24,922 |
| Coordinates | 37.2276400, -80.0128200 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.60 | $17.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.20 | $24.41 |
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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