How far is Harpers Ferry, IA from Fairfax Station, VA?
The driving distance from Harpers Ferry, IA to Fairfax Station, VA is about 965 miles (1553 km), with a travel time of about 18h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 781.2 miles (1257.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 37h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 18h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harpers Ferry and Fairfax Station.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harpers Ferry and Fairfax Station.
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Start on Chestnut Street
607 ft · 27 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Rhomberg Avenue
2460 ft · 49 sec · Rhomberg Avenue
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Continue on County Road X52
5.8 mi · 10 min · County Road X52
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 76
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 76
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Continue on Highway 76
119 m · 7 sec · Highway 76
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Continue on Great River Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Great River Road
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Continue on North Street
570 ft · 17 sec · North Street
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Turn left onto Second Street
58 m · 6 sec · Second Street
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Turn right onto Edgar Street
66 m · 10 sec · Edgar Street
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Turn left onto Marquette Drive
81 m · 11 sec · Marquette Drive
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Marquette Road
6 m · 1 sec · South Marquette Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Marquette Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Marquette Road
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Continue on Great River Road
12.3 mi · 17 min · Great River Road
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Continue straight
15.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
2685 ft · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto 12th Street
2616 ft · 1 min · 12th Street
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Continue on US Highway 18
15.6 mi · 22 min · US Highway 18
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 18
8.4 mi · 12 min · US Highway 18
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Continue on Dodgeville Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Dodgeville Expressway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dodgeville Expressway
45 m · 6 sec · Dodgeville Expressway
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Exit the roundabout onto Dodgeville Expressway
1699 ft · 26 sec · Dodgeville Expressway
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Keep slight left
38.2 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East, US 14 East, US 18 East, US 151 North
2419 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway
8.2 mi · 11 min · West Beltline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville, Chicago
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I 39:I 90: Chicago
62.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
20.3 mi · 22 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
40.6 mi · 44 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
1772 ft · 22 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
526 ft · 30 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight right onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
123 m · 5 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue South
1 mi · 2 min · Cumberland flyover
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue
75 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto North Cumberland Avenue
874 ft · 28 sec · North Cumberland Avenue
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Continue on North Cumberland Avenue
2310 ft · 1 min · North Cumberland Avenue
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Turn right onto West Higgins Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road
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Turn right onto North Oriole Avenue
99 m · 14 sec · North Oriole Avenue
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Turn left onto West Higgins Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Higgins Avenue
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
929 ft · 26 sec · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West Lawrence Avenue
1858 ft · 43 sec · West Lawrence Avenue
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
3138 ft · 1 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto West Montrose Avenue
2904 ft · 1 min · West Montrose Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East
1721 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway
7.9 mi · 11 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
3.8 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East
2183 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
2612 ft · 50 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago Skyway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Chicago Skyway
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Turn straight onto Chicago Skyway
591 ft · 14 sec · Chicago Skyway
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Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Chicago Skyway
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Continue on Indiana Toll Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Turn straight onto Indiana Toll Road
961 ft · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Merge slight right onto Indiana Toll Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Indiana Toll Road
153.9 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Continue on Ohio Turnpike
141.9 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
90.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
161.7 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West, To I 70 East: Breezewood, Baltimore
1819 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1670 ft · 43 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
23.3 mi · 32 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Highway
1.2 km · 47 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Highway
2120 ft · 26 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
43.5 mi · 47 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South: Washington
2112 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 29 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 Spur: Washington, Northern Virginia
2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Manassas, Front Royal
1998 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 66 West: Manassas, Front Royal
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 123: Fairfax, Vienna
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 South: Fairfax
158 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Chain Bridge Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Chain Bridge Road
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Continue on Ox Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Ox Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ox Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harpers Ferry and Fairfax Station.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
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162 mi · 02h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Harpers Ferry and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfax Station.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harpers Ferry to Fairfax Station?
The road trip is about 965 miles (1553 km) and usually takes 18h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Swanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 479 miles from Harpers Ferry and 486 miles from Fairfax Station.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 781.2 miles (1257.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 183.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $143.18 one way or $286.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 302.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Harpers Ferry and Fairfax Station, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harpers Ferry and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfax Station.
Stop Ideas Near Swanton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Grille & Drinks
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Swanton.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Bryan
Ann Arbor station
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harpers Ferry and Fairfax Station. Straight-line distance: 781.27 mi (1257.33 km).
#1 Harpers Ferry
City in Iowa
| Population | 326 |
| Coordinates | 43.2005400, -91.1531900 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairfax Station
Fairfax Station is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8009500, -77.3255400 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfax Station (-77.32554, 38.80095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1553 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 32h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 24h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 19h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 16h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 13h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 12h 02m |
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 | $4.21 | $143.18 | $286.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $152.34 | $304.68 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $173.69 | $347.38 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $206.72 | $413.44 |
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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