How far is Leesburg, VA from Oakton, VA?

The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Oakton, VA is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.43 mi
00h 41m
Flight
21.49 mi
34.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.49 mi
Kilometers
34.59 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.43 mi
Kilometers
42.53 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakton
Thu, Apr 16, 6:47 AM EDT
Return by in Leesburg
Thu, Apr 16, 7:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leesburg
2026-04-16T06:06
Arrive Oakton
Thu, Apr 16, 6:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Leesburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Sterling
VA

Census-designated place in Loudoun County, Virginia, US

From Leesburg
13.2 mi
00h 20m
To Oakton
13.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and Oakton.

  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

    13.8 mi · 17 min · Dulles Greenway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dulles Toll Road

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Dulles Toll Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 674: Hunter Mill Road

    1611 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hunter Mill Road

    1678 ft · 45 sec · Hunter Mill Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hunter Mill Road

    4.2 mi · 9 min · Hunter Mill Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hunter Mill Road

    27 m · 3 sec · Hunter Mill Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Hunter Mill Road

    2114 ft · 54 sec · Hunter Mill Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Chain Bridge Road

    21 m · 11 sec · Chain Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chain Bridge Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dulles Greenway
13.8 mi · 52%
Dulles Toll Road
5.45 mi · 21%
Hunter Mill Road
4.9 mi · 19%
South King Street
1.1 mi · 4%
VA 267 East
0.33 mi · 1%
Leesburg Bypass
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dulles Greenway

Continue on Dulles Greenway

13.8 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
21.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sterling
00h 20m from Leesburg
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Leesburg and Partly Sunny near Oakton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Oakton?

The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 13.2 miles from Leesburg and 13.2 miles from Oakton.

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

The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Leesburg and Partly Sunny near Oakton.

Stop Ideas Near Sterling

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sterling and the surrounding midpoint area.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 3.7 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark
Manassas Park City Hall
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Manassas Park City Hall

Manassas Park , VA
1 Park Center Ct, Manassas Park, VA 20111
Rating 1.6/5 20 reviews City government office
Town Hall Pool
Nearby stop 5.7 mi away

Town Hall Pool

Chantilly , VA
43055 Center St, Chantilly, VA 20152
Rating 4.4/5 20 reviews Public swimming pool
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Old Town Hall

Fairfax , VA
3999 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States
Rating 4.3/5 15 reviews Tourist attraction,City government office,City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sterling.

RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Burke Centre

26 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Manassas station

29 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Lorton station

38 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Oakton. Straight-line distance: 21.49 mi (34.59 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
Oakton

#2 Oakton

Unincorporated community in Virginia

Population34,166
Coordinates38.8809500, -77.3008200
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: Leesburg (-77.5636, 39.11566)
End: Oakton (-77.30082, 38.88095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.53 L · about $3.68
Round trip
$7.37
1.86 gal · 7.06 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.68 $7.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.12 $8.24
Premium $4.78 $4.44 $8.89
Diesel $5.62 $5.23 $10.46

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Leesburg and Oakton. The current time is 06:06:18.

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.