How far is Lynchburg, VA from Bristol, VA?
The driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Bristol, VA is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in Commonwealth of Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynchburg and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg and Bristol.
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Start on 10th Street
68 m · 14 sec · 10th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2067 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1741 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lynchburg Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Lynchburg Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 128 West
1192 ft · 43 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Candlers Mountain Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Candlers Mountain Road
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Keep slight right to continue on US 460 West, US 29 South: Roanoke, Danville
1549 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
21.3 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi · 19 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
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Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard
5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard
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Continue on Challenger Avenue Northeast
1500 ft · 33 sec · Challenger Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Cloverdale Road
5 mi · 7 min · Cloverdale Road
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Continue on Roanoke Road
990 ft · 13 sec · Roanoke Road
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Take the exit slight right
917 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
75.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
68.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 381: Bristol
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Commonwealth Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue
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Turn left onto Sullins Street
35 m · 5 sec · Sullins Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sullins Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynchburg and Bristol.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Roanoke Road
Merge slight left
75.8 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lynchburg and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynchburg to Bristol?
The road trip is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Radford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102 miles from Lynchburg and 102.2 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.52 one way or $57.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lynchburg and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Radford
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 Radford.
Blacksburg, VA
Roanoke
Alderson
Hinton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynchburg and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 177.3 mi (285.34 km).
#1 Lynchburg
The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 81,561 |
| Coordinates | 37.4137500, -79.1422500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,329 |
| Coordinates | 36.5964900, -82.1884700 |
| Altitude | 512 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bristol (-82.18847, 36.59649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $28.52 | $57.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.89 | $63.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.40 | $68.80 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.49 | $80.99 |
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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