How far is Kilmarnock, VA from Arlington, VA?
The driving distance from Kilmarnock, VA to Arlington, VA is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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 36m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kilmarnock and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kilmarnock and Arlington.
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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
14.3 mi · 19 min · History Land Highway
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Turn left onto Richmond Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Richmond Road
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Turn right onto Church Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Church Lane
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Continue on Tidewater Trail
25.8 mi · 33 min · Tidewater Trail
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Turn right onto A.P. Hill Boulevard
2187 ft · 53 sec · A.P. Hill Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on James Madison Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · James Madison Parkway
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Turn left onto Port Conway Road
6.6 mi · 9 min · Port Conway Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kings Highway
12.1 mi · 16 min · Kings Highway
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Continue on Kings Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Kings Highway
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Turn right onto Cool Springs Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cool Springs Road
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Turn left onto White Oak Road
1440 ft · 36 sec · White Oak Road
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Continue on Butler Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Butler Road
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Continue on Warrenton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Warrenton Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
1 km · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
8.1 mi · 10 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 27: Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pike
1866 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 27 West: Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Washington Boulevard, Columbia Pike
1614 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight right onto Washington Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Boulevard
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Turn left onto 10th Street North
1545 ft · 1 min · 10th Street North
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Turn slight left
42 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Wilson Boulevard
2043 ft · 1 min · Wilson Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kilmarnock and Arlington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Warrenton Road
Merge slight left
35 mi · 00h 41m
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 Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kilmarnock to Arlington?
The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Port Royal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Kilmarnock and 67.9 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.09 one way or $38.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kilmarnock and Sunny near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Port Royal
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 Port Royal.
Fredericksburg
Quantico
Ashland
Woodbridge station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kilmarnock and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 89.92 mi (144.71 km).
#1 Kilmarnock
Town in the United States
| Population | 1,400 |
| Coordinates | 37.7104100, -76.3796700 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilson Boulevard (-77.104347, 38.881084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $19.09 | $38.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.03 | $46.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.11 | $54.22 |
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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