How far is Kilmarnock, VA from Alexandria, VA?
The driving distance from Kilmarnock, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
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 Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kilmarnock and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kilmarnock and Alexandria.
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Start on Waverly Avenue
38 m · 8 sec · Waverly Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Mary Ball Road
13.8 mi · 21 min · Mary Ball Road
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Continue on History Land Highway
18.1 mi · 25 min · History Land Highway
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Continue on Kings Highway
22.2 mi · 33 min · Kings Highway
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Turn right onto James Monroe Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · James Monroe Highway
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Turn left onto Longfield Road
4 mi · 7 min · Longfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridge Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Tetotum Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Tetotum Road
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Turn left onto Windsor Drive
4.4 mi · 6 min · Windsor Drive
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Turn right onto James Madison Parkway
4.1 mi · 6 min · James Madison Parkway
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Continue on Nice Middleton Bridge
17.6 mi · 25 min · Nice Middleton Bridge
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Take the exit slight left
84 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Turkey Hill Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Turkey Hill Road
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Continue on Middletown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Middletown Road
48 m · 3 sec · Middletown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Middletown Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Middletown Road
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Turn left onto Berry Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Berry Road
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Continue on Indian Head Highway
10.2 mi · 15 min · Indian Head Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Alexandria, Richmond
790 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on I 95 South, I 495 South: Alexandria, Richmond
157 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)
2.9 mi · 4 min · Capital Beltway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Alexandria, Mount Vernon
1025 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Mount Vernon
641 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Church Street
98 m · 18 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street
Car Route Details
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Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Kings Highway
Continue on Kings Highway
22.2 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Kilmarnock and Sunny near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kilmarnock to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Colonial Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.3 miles from Kilmarnock and 59.8 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 1:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.36 one way or $32.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kilmarnock and Sunny near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Colonial Beach
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 Colonial Beach.
Quantico
Fredericksburg
Woodbridge station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kilmarnock and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 83.84 mi (134.92 km).
#1 Kilmarnock
Town in the United States
| Population | 1,400 |
| Coordinates | 37.7104100, -76.3796700 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Washington Street (-77.04696, 38.804845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.36 | $32.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.73 | $39.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.23 | $46.45 |
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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