How far is Leesburg, VA from Idylwood, VA?
The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Idylwood, VA is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Loudoun County, Virginia, US
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leesburg and Idylwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and Idylwood.
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Start on East Market Street
73 m · 8 sec · East Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
3 mi · 6 min · East Market Street
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Continue on Leesburg Pike
5.5 mi · 7 min · Leesburg Pike
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Keep slight left to continue on Leesburg Pike
14.5 mi · 24 min · Leesburg Pike
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Turn right onto Gallows Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Gallows Road
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Oak Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Providence Street
703 ft · 25 sec · Providence Street
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Turn left onto Helena Drive
157 m · 14 sec · Helena Drive
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Turn slight left onto Idylwood Road
10 m · 1 sec · Idylwood Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Idylwood Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesburg and Idylwood.
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.
Leesburg Pike
Keep slight left to continue on Leesburg Pike
14.5 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Leesburg and Mostly Sunny near Idylwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Idylwood?
The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Leesburg and 12.6 miles from Idylwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.49 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Leesburg and Mostly Sunny near Idylwood.
Stop Ideas Near Sterling
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Fairfax City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Herndon Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sterling.
Rockville station
Burke Centre
Manassas station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Idylwood. Straight-line distance: 24.28 mi (39.07 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 Idylwood
Census designated place
| Population | 17,288 |
| Coordinates | 38.8951100, -77.2116500 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Idylwood (-77.21165, 38.89511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.20 | $8.41 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.95 | $9.90 |
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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