How far is Colonial Heights, VA from Lynchburg, VA?
The driving distance from Colonial Heights, VA to Lynchburg, VA is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in Commonwealth of Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colonial Heights and Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colonial Heights and Lynchburg.
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Start on Lee Highway
154 m · 16 sec · Lee Highway
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Turn left onto Old Airport Road
965 ft · 31 sec · Old Airport Road
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Take the ramp sharp left
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right
66.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
68.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South: Cloverdale
1207 ft · 32 sec
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Turn slight right onto Lee Highway
149 m · 36 sec · Lee Highway
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Continue on Lee Highway
566 ft · 14 sec · Lee Highway
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Turn right onto Cloverdale Road
5 mi · 7 min · Cloverdale Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Challenger Avenue Northeast
1608 ft · 35 sec · 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
23.7 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 501 North: Buena Vista
1754 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
2859 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
905 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lynchburg Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Lynchburg Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Concord Turnpike
750 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
98 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
13 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp right
13 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1061 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pearl Street
103 m · 8 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
2001 ft · 1 min · Church Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
30 m · 4 sec · 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colonial Heights and 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.
I 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
68.6 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Colonial Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colonial Heights to Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Radford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.1 miles from Colonial Heights and 99.6 miles from Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.77 one way or $55.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Colonial Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Radford
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 Radford.
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Roanoke
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colonial Heights and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 172.9 mi (278.25 km).
#1 Colonial Heights
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,205 |
| Coordinates | 36.6334400, -82.1204100 |
| Altitude | 546 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lynchburg
The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 81,561 |
| Coordinates | 37.4137500, -79.1422500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: 10th Street (-79.142183, 37.413677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $27.77 | $55.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.05 | $62.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.49 | $66.99 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.42 | $78.85 |
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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