How far is Highland Springs, VA from West Lynchburg, VA?

The driving distance from Highland Springs, VA to West Lynchburg, VA is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.34 mi
02h 18m
Flight
101.94 mi
164.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.94 mi
Kilometers
164.05 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.34 mi
Kilometers
200.11 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Lynchburg
Fri, Apr 17, 5:40 AM EDT
Return by in Highland Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 7:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland Springs
2026-04-17T03:22
Arrive West Lynchburg
Fri, Apr 17, 5:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland Springs
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Cumberland
VA

Town in Cumberland County, Virginia, United States

From Highland Springs
59.5 mi
01h 09m
To West Lynchburg
64.9 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
Destination
87°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Highland Springs and West Lynchburg.

  1. 1

    Start on South Holly Avenue

    9 m · 8 sec · South Holly Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Nine Mile Road

    5 mi · 8 min · West Nine Mile Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street

    45 m · 2 sec · North 25th Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street

    2409 ft · 48 sec · North 25th Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street

    30 m · 3 sec · North 25th Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street

    2733 ft · 1 min · North 25th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1326 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South 21st Street

    549 ft · 17 sec · South 21st Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dock Street

    2345 ft · 49 sec · Dock Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 14th Street

    93 m · 12 sec · South 14th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Canal Street

    924 ft · 37 sec · East Canal Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward VA 195 Toll West

    596 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Downtown Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Powhite Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

    1.6 km · 2 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Midlothian Turnpike

    1518 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on US 60: Midlothian Turnpike

    791 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian

    1625 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Midlothian Turnpike

    9.9 mi · 16 min · Midlothian Turnpike

  22. 22

    Continue on Anderson Highway

    36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on East James Anderson Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on West James Anderson Highway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Mount Rush Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Mount Rush Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Old Courthouse Road

    10 mi · 11 min · Old Courthouse Road

  27. 27

    Take the exit right toward US 460 West, VA 24 West

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

    18 mi · 22 min · Richmond Highway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 501: South Boston

    995 ft · 24 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Campbell Avenue

    30 m · 3 sec · Campbell Avenue

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Campbell Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Campbell Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Langhorne Road

    706 ft · 18 sec · Langhorne Road

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Avenue

    51 m · 10 sec · Park Avenue

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue

    1814 ft · 54 sec · Park Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on Lakeside Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lakeside Drive

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lakeside Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland Springs 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
37 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
5 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 30%
Richmond Highway
18 mi · 14%
Old Courthouse Road
10 mi · 8%
Midlothian Turnpike
9.9 mi · 8%
Mount Rush Highway
8.58 mi · 7%
East James Anderson Highway
8.13 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Anderson Highway

Continue on Anderson Highway

36.7 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
102 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland
01h 09m from Highland Springs
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Highland Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Lynchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Highland Springs to West Lynchburg?

The road trip is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Highland Springs and 64.9 miles from West Lynchburg.

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

The direct path is about 102 miles (164.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.39 one way or $34.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Highland Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Lynchburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland Springs and West Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 101.94 mi (164.05 km).

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#1 Highland Springs

Census designated place

Population15,711
Coordinates37.5459800, -77.3277600
Altitude52
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: South Holly Avenue (-77.327728, 37.54595)
End: Lakeside Drive (-79.178116, 37.403242)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.61 L · about $17.39
Round trip
$34.78
8.78 gal · 33.22 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.39 $34.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.44 $38.89
Premium $4.78 $20.98 $41.95
Diesel $5.62 $24.69 $49.38

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Highland Springs and West Lynchburg. The current time is 03:22:03.

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.