How far is Leesburg, VA from Galax, VA?
The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Galax, VA is about 294.9 miles (474.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249.6 miles (401.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leesburg and Galax.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and Galax.
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Start on East Market Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Market Street
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Take the ramp straight toward VA 7 West: Winchester
875 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike
15.5 mi · 21 min · Leesburg Pike
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Continue on Harry Byrd Highway
13.6 mi · 19 min · Harry Byrd Highway
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Continue on Berryville Pike
3.6 mi · 6 min · Berryville Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Roanoke
1827 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
124 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Keep slight left
110 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South: Charlotte NC
2043 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on I 77 South: Charlotte NC
2179 ft · 53 sec
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 620
1779 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right
36 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Coulson Church Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Coulson Church Road
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Turn right onto Carrollton Pike
3.6 mi · 5 min · Carrollton Pike
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Continue on East Stuart Drive
3044 ft · 1 min · East Stuart Drive
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Turn right onto Cranberry Road
1251 ft · 38 sec · Cranberry Road
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Turn left onto Glendale Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Glendale Road
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Turn right onto East Stuart Drive
2863 ft · 1 min · East Stuart Drive
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2079 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Oldtown Street
48 m · 12 sec · East Oldtown Street
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Turn left
11 m · 3 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 Galax.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 South
Merge slight left
124 mi · 02h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Leesburg and Mostly Clear near Galax.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Galax?
The road trip is about 294.9 miles (474.6 km) and usually takes 05h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.4 miles from Leesburg and 147.5 miles from Galax.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249.6 miles (401.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.23 one way or $82.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leesburg and Mostly Clear near Galax.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
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 Buena Vista.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Roanoke
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Galax. Straight-line distance: 249.64 mi (401.75 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 Galax
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 6,296 |
| Coordinates | 36.6612400, -80.9239700 |
| Altitude | 723 |
| Country | United States |
End: Galax (-80.92397, 36.66124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 475 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $41.23 | $82.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $46.11 | $92.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $49.74 | $99.48 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $58.55 | $117.09 |
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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