How far is Franklin, VA from Lynchburg, VA?
The driving distance from Franklin, VA to Lynchburg, VA is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.9 miles (93.2 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.
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 Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Lynchburg.
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Start on Cason Farm Road
1198 ft · 59 sec · Cason Farm Road
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Turn left onto Stony Point Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Stony Point Road
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Turn left onto Richmond Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Richmond Road
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Take the exit slight right
1418 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South
1456 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
57.9 mi · 1 hr 11 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
1123 ft · 17 sec · Lynchburg Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Riverfront
151 m · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, Riverfront
36 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
11 m · 5 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 Franklin 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.
US 29 South
Merge slight left
57.9 mi · 01h 11m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.7 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?
Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from Franklin and 34.9 miles from Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 $9.86 one way or $19.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Amherst
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 Amherst.
Kemper Street station
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 57.93 mi (93.23 km).
#1 Franklin
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 7,833 |
| Coordinates | 38.0431900, -78.4419500 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| 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: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.86 | $19.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.90 | $23.79 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.00 | $28.01 |
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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