How far is Lynchburg, VA from Buckhall, VA?

The driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Buckhall, VA is about 149.8 miles (241 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.75 mi
03h 28m
Flight
130.21 mi
209.55 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.21 mi
Kilometers
209.55 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.75 mi
Kilometers
241 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buckhall
Wed, Apr 15, 1:43 PM EDT
Return by in Lynchburg
Wed, Apr 15, 5:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynchburg
2026-04-15T10:15
Arrive Buckhall
Wed, Apr 15, 1:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynchburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lexington
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Lynchburg
74.9 mi
01h 44m
To Buckhall
74.9 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg and Buckhall.

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Street

    68 m · 14 sec · 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2618 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    638 ft · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Lynchburg Expressway

    1143 ft · 18 sec · Lynchburg Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Amherst Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Amherst Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Amelon Expressway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Amelon Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 29 North

    1228 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Monacan Parkway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Monacan Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Amherst Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · South Amherst Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Thomas Nelson Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · Thomas Nelson Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Monacan Trail

    20.2 mi · 26 min · Monacan Trail

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    882 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Emmet Street North

    44 m · 11 sec · Emmet Street North

  14. 14

    Continue on Emmet Street North

    2610 ft · 1 min · Emmet Street North

  15. 15

    Continue on Seminole Trail

    33.9 mi · 49 min · Seminole Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on James Monroe Highway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    14.7 mi · 18 min · James Madison Highway

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Catlett Road

    13.9 mi · 23 min · Catlett Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Nokesville Road

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Nokesville Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 234: Dumfries

    115 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 234 South: Dumfries

    2835 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Prince William Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Prince William Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1161 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    103 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Brentsville Road

    1186 ft · 20 sec · Brentsville Road

  26. 26

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Prince William Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Prince William Parkway

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Moore Drive

    1178 ft · 40 sec · Moore Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Moore Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seminole Trail
33.9 mi · 23%
Thomas Nelson Highway
21.6 mi · 14%
Monacan Trail
20.3 mi · 14%
James Madison Highway
14.7 mi · 10%
Catlett Road
13.9 mi · 9%
South Amherst Highway
8.81 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Seminole Trail

Continue on Seminole Trail

33.9 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
130.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 44m from Lynchburg
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Lynchburg and Mostly Sunny near Buckhall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lynchburg to Buckhall?

The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Lynchburg and 74.9 miles from Buckhall.

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

The direct path is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.91 one way or $41.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lynchburg and Mostly Sunny near Buckhall.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lexington, 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 Lexington.

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

18 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Staunton station

52 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

53 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Fredericksburg

90 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynchburg and Buckhall. Straight-line distance: 130.21 mi (209.55 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 Buckhall

Buckhall is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7317800, -77.4311000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynchburg (-79.14225, 37.41375)
End: Buckhall (-77.4311, 38.73178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
20 L · about $20.91
Round trip
$41.83
10.56 gal · 40 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.91 $41.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.39 $46.77
Premium $4.78 $25.23 $50.46
Diesel $5.62 $29.69 $59.39

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 Buckhall. The current time is 10:15:32.

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.