How far is Leesburg, VA from Bull Run, VA?
The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Bull Run, VA is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leesburg and Bull Run.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and Bull Run.
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Start on East Market Street
69 m · 15 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto South King Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South King Street
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Take the exit left toward VA 7 East, US 15 North: Alexandria, Leesburg Bypass
1149 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leesburg Bypass
1646 ft · 26 sec · Leesburg Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 267 East: Dulles Airport, Washington
1767 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Dulles Greenway
11.6 mi · 14 min · Dulles Greenway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 28 South: Dulles Airport, Centreville
2285 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 28 South: Centreville
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Sully Road
8.4 mi · 12 min · Sully Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Front Royal
865 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 66 West: Front Royal
1898 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 234 North, VA 234 Business: Manassas, Manassas National Battlefield Park
903 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 234 North
985 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Sudley Road
112 m · 13 sec · Sudley Road
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Continue on Sudley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sudley Road
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Turn right onto Sudley Manor Drive
2686 ft · 1 min · Sudley Manor Drive
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Turn right
110 m · 28 sec
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Turn right
43 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesburg and Bull Run.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dulles Greenway
Continue on Dulles Greenway
11.6 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Leesburg and Mostly Sunny near Bull Run.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Bull Run?
The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Herndon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Leesburg and 15.6 miles from Bull Run.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leesburg and Mostly Sunny near Bull Run.
Stop Ideas Near Herndon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Manassas Park City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Herndon.
Burke Centre
Rockville station
Manassas station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Bull Run. Straight-line distance: 23.05 mi (37.1 km).
#1 Leesburg
Historic town within and the county seat of Loudoun County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 54,488 |
| Coordinates | 39.1156600, -77.5636000 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bull Run
Town in Prince William County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 14,983 |
| Coordinates | 38.7837300, -77.5205500 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bull Run (-77.52055, 38.78373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.36 | $8.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.26 | $10.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
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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