How far is Leesburg, VA from Highland Springs, VA?

The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Highland Springs, VA is about 131.7 miles (212 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.72 mi
02h 46m
Flight
109.21 mi
175.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.21 mi
Kilometers
175.75 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.72 mi
Kilometers
211.98 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 7:23 AM EDT
Return by in Leesburg
Fri, Apr 17, 10:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leesburg
2026-04-17T04:37
Arrive Highland Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 7:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leesburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Fredericksburg
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Leesburg
65.9 mi
01h 23m
To Highland Springs
65.8 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph NW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Leesburg and Highland Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and Highland Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    69 m · 15 sec · East Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South King Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South King Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward VA 7 East, US 15 North: Alexandria, Leesburg Bypass

    1149 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Leesburg Bypass

    1646 ft · 26 sec · Leesburg Bypass

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 267 East: Dulles Airport, Washington

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Dulles Greenway

    11.6 mi · 14 min · Dulles Greenway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 28 South: Dulles Airport, Centreville

    2285 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 28 South: Centreville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Sully Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Sully Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Winchester, Fairfax

    995 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax

    1491 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Route 50

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Route 50

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 286 South: Fairfax County Parkway

    1515 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Ox Road

    934 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 South: Ox Road

    671 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ox Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Ox Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 31 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 156 South: Highland Springs

    2188 ft · 53 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto North Airport Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Airport Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Nine Mile Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Nine Mile Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Holly Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · South Holly Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Holly Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesburg and Highland Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
74.9 mi · 57%
Dulles Greenway
11.6 mi · 9%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 8%
Ox Road
8.69 mi · 7%
Fairfax County Parkway
7.68 mi · 6%
Sully Road
4.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Keep slight left

48.6 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
109.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fredericksburg
01h 23m from Leesburg
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Leesburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Highland Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Highland Springs?

The road trip is about 131.7 miles (212 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Fredericksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Leesburg and 65.8 miles from Highland Springs.

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

The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.42 one way or $36.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Leesburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Highland Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Fredericksburg

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

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

RAIL

Fredericksburg

1 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

28 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Woodbridge station

44 mi away
1040 Express Way
RAIL

Lorton station

49 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Highland Springs. Straight-line distance: 109.21 mi (175.75 km).

Leesburg

#1 Leesburg

Historic town within and the county seat of Loudoun County, Virginia, United States

Population54,488
Coordinates39.1156600, -77.5636000
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
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#2 Highland Springs

Census designated place

Population15,711
Coordinates37.5459800, -77.3277600
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Leesburg (-77.5636, 39.11566)
End: Highland Springs (-77.32776, 37.54598)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.59 L · about $18.42
Round trip
$36.84
9.3 gal · 35.18 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.42 $36.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.59 $41.19
Premium $4.78 $22.22 $44.44
Diesel $5.62 $26.15 $52.30

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Leesburg and Highland Springs. The current time is 04:37:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.