How far is Leesburg, VA from Marion, VA?
The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Marion, VA is about 304.8 miles (490.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266.7 miles (429.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leesburg and Marion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and Marion.
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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
117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
27 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 16: Marion
1295 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
89 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South Commerce Street
3205 ft · 1 min · South Commerce Street
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Turn right onto Pendleton Street
698 ft · 29 sec · Pendleton Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
116 m · 16 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesburg and Marion.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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 Sunny near Marion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Marion?
The road trip is about 304.8 miles (490.6 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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 152.4 miles from Leesburg and 152.5 miles from Marion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266.7 miles (429.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.62 one way or $85.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leesburg and Sunny near Marion.
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 Marion. Straight-line distance: 266.69 mi (429.19 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 Marion
Town in Smyth County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 5,555 |
| Coordinates | 36.8348400, -81.5148400 |
| Altitude | 662 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marion (-81.51484, 36.83484)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 491 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
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 | $42.62 | $85.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $47.66 | $95.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $51.41 | $102.82 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $60.51 | $121.03 |
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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