How far is Lynchburg, VA from Bon Air, VA?

The driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Bon Air, VA is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.18 mi
02h 18m
Flight
87.23 mi
140.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.23 mi
Kilometers
140.38 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.18 mi
Kilometers
164.45 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bon Air
Wed, Apr 15, 2:16 AM EDT
Return by in Lynchburg
Wed, Apr 15, 4:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynchburg
2026-04-14T23:58
Arrive Bon Air
Wed, Apr 15, 2:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynchburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Dillwyn
VA

Town of the United States

From Lynchburg
51 mi
01h 09m
To Bon Air
51.1 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lynchburg and Bon Air.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg and Bon Air.

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Street

    68 m · 14 sec · 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1676 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    796 ft · 22 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Concord Turnpike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Richmond Highway

    16.4 mi · 22 min · Richmond Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox

    879 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    18.7 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Continue on West James Anderson Highway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East James Anderson Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Anderson Highway

    36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Midlothian Turnpike

    8.8 mi · 14 min · Midlothian Turnpike

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Robious Road

    1122 ft · 27 sec · Robious Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old Bon Air Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Bon Air Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Rockaway Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Rockaway Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rockaway Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynchburg and Bon Air.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 36%
Richmond Highway
16.4 mi · 16%
Midlothian Turnpike
8.77 mi · 9%
East James Anderson Highway
8.13 mi · 8%
West James Anderson Highway
7.74 mi · 8%
Concord Turnpike
2.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Anderson Highway

Continue on Anderson Highway

36.7 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
87.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dillwyn
01h 09m from Lynchburg
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lynchburg and Mostly Sunny near Bon Air.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lynchburg to Bon Air?

The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km) and usually takes 02h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dillwyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Lynchburg and 51.1 miles from Bon Air.

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

The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.30 one way or $28.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lynchburg and Mostly Sunny near Bon Air.

Stop Ideas Near Dillwyn

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dillwyn, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

54 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

64 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

85 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Staunton station

86 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynchburg and Bon Air. Straight-line distance: 87.23 mi (140.38 km).

Lynchburg

#1 Lynchburg

The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Population81,561
Coordinates37.4137500, -79.1422500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bon Air

Bon Air is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.5248700, -77.5577700
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynchburg (-79.14225, 37.41375)
End: Bon Air (-77.55777, 37.52487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.65 L · about $14.30
Round trip
$28.60
7.22 gal · 27.3 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.30 $28.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.99 $31.98
Premium $4.78 $17.25 $34.50
Diesel $5.62 $20.30 $40.61

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynchburg and Bon Air. The current time is 23:58:19.

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.