How far is Leesburg, VA from Vienna, VA?
The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Vienna, VA is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leesburg and Vienna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and Vienna.
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Start on East Market Street
69 m · 15 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto South King Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South King Street
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Take the exit left toward VA 7 East, US 15 North: Alexandria, Leesburg Bypass
1149 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leesburg Bypass
1646 ft · 26 sec · Leesburg Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 267 East: Dulles Airport, Washington
1767 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Dulles Greenway
13.8 mi · 17 min · Dulles Greenway
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Merge slight left onto Dulles Toll Road
5.5 mi · 7 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 674: Hunter Mill Road
1611 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Hunter Mill Road
1678 ft · 45 sec · Hunter Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hunter Mill Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Mill Road
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Turn left onto Lawyers Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Lawyers Road
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Turn left onto Maple Avenue West
822 ft · 24 sec · Maple Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Avenue West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesburg and Vienna.
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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Leesburg and Sunny near Vienna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Vienna?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 Vienna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 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 Sunny around Leesburg and Sunny near Vienna.
Stop Ideas Near Sterling
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Manassas Park City Hall
Town Hall Pool
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 Vienna. Straight-line distance: 21.82 mi (35.11 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 Vienna
Town in Fairfax County, Virginia
| Population | 16,518 |
| Coordinates | 38.9012200, -77.2652600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vienna (-77.26526, 38.90122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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