How far is Culpeper, VA from Leesburg, VA?
The driving distance from Culpeper, VA to Leesburg, VA is about 58 miles (93.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Culpeper and Leesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Culpeper and Leesburg.
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Start on the route
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto West Davis Street
44 m · 11 sec · West Davis Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2567 ft · 2 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward James Madison Highway
25 m · 3 sec · James Madison Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto James Madison Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on Brandy Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Brandy Road
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Turn left onto US 15 North, US 29 North
1341 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto James Madison Highway
18 mi · 24 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on Eastern Bypass
2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North, US 29 North
8.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto James Madison Highway
11.1 mi · 16 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Monroe Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward James Monroe Highway
35 m · 2 sec · James Monroe Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto James Monroe Highway
1531 ft · 38 sec · James Monroe Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward James Monroe Highway
55 m · 3 sec · James Monroe Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto James Monroe Highway
9.1 mi · 13 min · James Monroe Highway
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Continue on South King Street
2.4 mi · 6 min · South King Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
69 m · 8 sec · East Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Culpeper and Leesburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
James Madison Highway
Merge slight left onto James Madison Highway
18 mi · 00h 24m
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 Culpeper and Rain Showers Likely near Leesburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Culpeper to Leesburg?
The road trip is about 58 miles (93.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Warrenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Culpeper and 29 miles from Leesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.08 one way or $16.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Culpeper and Rain Showers Likely near Leesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Warrenton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
City Hall
Manassas Commissioner-Revenue
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warrenton.
Manassas station
Culpeper station
Burke Centre
Woodbridge station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Culpeper and Leesburg. Straight-line distance: 50.14 mi (80.7 km).
#1 Culpeper
Town in Culpeper County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 19,214 |
| Coordinates | 38.4731800, -77.9966600 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leesburg
Historic town within and the county seat of Loudoun County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 54,488 |
| Coordinates | 39.1156600, -77.5636000 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Market Street (-77.563789, 39.115244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.04 | $18.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.75 | $19.49 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.47 | $22.95 |
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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