How far is Lexington, VA from Chesapeake, VA?
The driving distance from Lexington, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 177.7 miles (286 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Chesapeake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Chesapeake.
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Start on Lexington Lane
132 m · 21 sec · Lexington Lane
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Turn right onto Buffalo River Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Buffalo River Road
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Continue on Simmons Gap Road
2540 ft · 51 sec · Simmons Gap Road
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Turn left onto Buck Mountain Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Buck Mountain Road
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Continue on Earlysville Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Earlysville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Earlysville Road
43 m · 3 sec · Earlysville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Earlysville Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Earlysville Road
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Turn right onto Hydraulic Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Hydraulic Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hydraulic Road
29 m · 3 sec · Hydraulic Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hydraulic Road
1252 ft · 33 sec · Hydraulic Road
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Turn left onto U.S. 250 Bypass
2.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. 250 Bypass
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Continue on Long Street
1620 ft · 42 sec · Long Street
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Continue on Richmond Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Richmond Road
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Take the exit left toward I 64 East
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
52.4 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake Boulevard
1312 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Chesapeake Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Chesapeake Boulevard
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Turn straight
41 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Ballentine Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ballentine Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Princess Anne Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Princess Anne Road
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
3186 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto East Brambleton Avenue
1692 ft · 58 sec · East Brambleton Avenue
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Continue on Campostella Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Campostella Road
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Turn right onto Wilson Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Wilson Road
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Continue on 22nd Street
1606 ft · 27 sec · 22nd Street
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Continue on Poindexter Street
1391 ft · 29 sec · Poindexter Street
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Turn right onto D Street
126 m · 18 sec · D Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · D Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington and Chesapeake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 01h 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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Chesapeake?
The road trip is about 177.7 miles (286 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Highland Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from Lexington and 88.3 miles from Chesapeake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154 miles (247.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.84 one way or $49.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chesapeake.
Stop Ideas Near Highland Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highland Springs.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 153.96 mi (247.77 km).
#1 Lexington
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 7,279 |
| Coordinates | 38.1973500, -78.4822300 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesapeake
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 247,011 |
| Coordinates | 36.8190400, -76.2749400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $24.84 | $49.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.77 | $55.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.96 | $59.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.26 | $70.52 |
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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