How far is Groveton, VA from West Lynchburg, VA?

The driving distance from Groveton, VA to West Lynchburg, VA is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
187.57 mi
03h 30m
Flight
147.79 mi
237.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.79 mi
Kilometers
237.84 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.57 mi
Kilometers
301.87 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Lynchburg
Sun, Apr 19, 3:07 AM EDT
Return by in Groveton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Groveton
2026-04-18T23:36
Arrive West Lynchburg
Sun, Apr 19, 3:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Groveton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Gordonsville
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Groveton
87.3 mi
01h 45m
To West Lynchburg
100.3 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Groveton and West Lynchburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Groveton and West Lynchburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Clayborne Avenue

    128 m · 23 sec · Clayborne Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Richmond Highway

    11.5 mi · 20 min · Richmond Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South: Richmond

    1.3 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    26.8 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 3 West: Culpeper

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    534 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Plank Road

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Plank Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left

    152 m · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Constitution Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Constitution Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Berry Hill Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Caroline Street

    1404 ft · 48 sec · Caroline Street

  13. 13

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    7.9 mi · 12 min · James Madison Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Gordon Avenue

    817 ft · 21 sec · East Gordon Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Gordon Avenue

    37 m · 1 sec · West Gordon Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto West Gordon Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Gordon Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Gordonsville Road

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Gordonsville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Louisa Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Louisa Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Richmond Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Richmond Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 West

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South

    1456 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 210 West: Downtown Lynchburg

    1096 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Old Town Connector

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Town Connector

  26. 26

    Turn left

    1357 ft · 33 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Amherst Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Amherst Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Lynchburg Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lynchburg Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 221 South, US 460 Business, US 501 Business

    556 ft · 14 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on US 221 South, US 460 Business, US 501 Business

    59 m · 5 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Kemper Street

    2593 ft · 1 min · Kemper Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Park Avenue

    1085 ft · 31 sec · Park Avenue

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Park Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · Park Avenue

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue

    1814 ft · 54 sec · Park Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Lakeside Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lakeside Drive

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lakeside Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Groveton and West Lynchburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
36 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
6 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 29 South
58.2 mi · 31%
I 95 South
31.4 mi · 17%
Constitution Highway
21.6 mi · 12%
Plank Road
12.6 mi · 7%
Richmond Highway
11.5 mi · 6%
Gordonsville Road
8.17 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
147.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
01h 45m from Groveton
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Groveton 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 Groveton to West Lynchburg?

The road trip is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.3 miles from Groveton and 100.3 miles from West Lynchburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.22 one way or $52.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Groveton and Mostly Sunny near West Lynchburg.

Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gordonsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gordonsville.

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

29 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

41 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Fredericksburg

66 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Ashland

75 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Groveton and West Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 147.79 mi (237.84 km).

Groveton

#1 Groveton

County seat of Trinity County, Texas, United States

Population14,598
Coordinates38.7673400, -77.0847000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Lynchburg

A census-designated place (CDP) in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Population65,517
Coordinates37.4032000, -79.1780800
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Clayborne Avenue (-77.084663, 38.767605)
End: Lakeside Drive (-79.178116, 37.403242)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.62 gal
25.06 L · about $26.22
Round trip
$52.44
13.24 gal · 50.12 L
Estimated CO2
58.8 kg one way
Round trip: 117.7 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.22 $52.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.32 $58.64
Premium $4.78 $31.63 $63.26
Diesel $5.62 $37.23 $74.46

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Groveton and West Lynchburg. The current time is 23:36:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.