How far is Lebanon, VA from Arlington, VA?

The driving distance from Lebanon, VA to Arlington, VA is about 376.9 miles (606.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 303.8 miles (488.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
376.87 mi
06h 04m
Flight
303.79 mi
488.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.79 mi
Kilometers
488.91 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
376.87 mi
Kilometers
606.51 km
Drive Time
06h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM EDT
Return by in Lebanon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lebanon
2026-04-23T00:27
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:05 PM to 1:35 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lebanon
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Glasgow
VA

Town in Virginia

From Lebanon
188.4 mi
03h 02m
To Arlington
188.5 mi
03h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lebanon and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 19 South

    1300 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 26 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2816 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Preston Street Southwest

    1006 ft · 33 sec · Preston Street Southwest

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bradley Street Southwest

    2716 ft · 1 min · Bradley Street Southwest

  7. 7

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

    1 km · 1 min · Cummings Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

    139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1353 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    42.8 mi · 46 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    27.8 mi · 34 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 120, VA 237

    1641 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Fairfax Drive

    573 ft · 25 sec · Fairfax Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Glebe Road

    985 ft · 33 sec · North Glebe Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Wilson Boulevard

    2854 ft · 2 min · Wilson Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lebanon and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
219 mi · 58%
I 66 East
70.9 mi · 19%
Cummings Street
65.2 mi · 17%
US 19 South
18.3 mi · 5%
East Main Street
1.4 mi
Wilson Boulevard
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

140 mi · 02h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.1 mi
303.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glasgow
03h 02m from Lebanon
Leave By
11:50 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lebanon and Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lebanon to Arlington?

The road trip is about 376.9 miles (606.5 km) and usually takes 06h 04m 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?

Glasgow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.4 miles from Lebanon and 188.5 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 303.8 miles (488.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.1 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 EDT. 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 $52.68 one way or $105.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lebanon and Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Glasgow

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glasgow, 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 Glasgow.

RAIL

Kemper Street station

36 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

39 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
BUS

Roanoke

58 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
RAIL

Staunton station

66 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 303.79 mi (488.91 km).

Lebanon

#1 Lebanon

Town in Russell County, Virginia, United States

Population3,184
Coordinates36.9009400, -82.0801300
Altitude628
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

A county in Virginia.

Population229,164
Coordinates38.8810100, -77.1042800
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-82.08013, 36.900951)
End: Wilson Boulevard (-77.104347, 38.881084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 607 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.3 gal
50.34 L · about $52.68
Round trip
$105.36
26.6 gal · 100.68 L
Estimated CO2
118.2 kg one way
Round trip: 236.4 kg / 521 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $52.68 $105.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $58.91 $117.81
Premium $4.78 $63.55 $127.09
Diesel $5.62 $74.80 $149.60

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lebanon and Arlington. The current time is 00:27:18.

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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.