How far is Lynchburg, VA from Highland Springs, VA?

The driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Highland Springs, VA is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.63 mi
02h 41m
Flight
99.9 mi
160.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.9 mi
Kilometers
160.78 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.63 mi
Kilometers
194.14 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland Springs
Mon, Jun 1, 8:24 PM EDT
Return by in Lynchburg
Mon, Jun 1, 11:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynchburg
2026-06-01T17:43
Arrive Highland Springs
Mon, Jun 1, 8:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
Cumberland
VA

Town in Cumberland County, Virginia, United States

From Lynchburg
60.3 mi
01h 20m
To Highland Springs
60.4 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg and Highland Springs.

  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

    1.5 km · 1 min · Midlothian Turnpike

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Hundred Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Hundred Road

    45 m · 5 sec · Old Hundred Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Hundred Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Powhite Parkway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Powhite Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Downtown Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport

    1735 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street

    930 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1489 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road

    620 ft · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Nine Mile Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Nine Mile Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Nine Mile Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Nine Mile Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Holly Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · South Holly Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Holly Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 30%
Richmond Highway
16.4 mi · 14%
Powhite Parkway
12.4 mi · 10%
East James Anderson Highway
8.13 mi · 7%
West James Anderson Highway
7.74 mi · 6%
Old Hundred Road
5.07 mi · 4%
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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
99.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland
01h 20m from Lynchburg
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lynchburg and Partly Sunny near Highland Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lynchburg to Highland Springs?

The road trip is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Lynchburg and 60.4 miles from Highland Springs.

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

The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.87 one way or $33.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lynchburg and Partly Sunny near Highland Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynchburg and Highland Springs. Straight-line distance: 99.9 mi (160.78 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 Highland Springs

Census designated place

Population15,711
Coordinates37.5459800, -77.3277600
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynchburg (-79.14225, 37.41375)
End: Highland Springs (-77.32776, 37.54598)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.11 L · about $16.87
Round trip
$33.75
8.52 gal · 32.22 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.87 $33.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.87 $37.74
Premium $4.78 $20.35 $40.71
Diesel $5.62 $23.96 $47.92

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynchburg and Highland Springs. The current time is 17:43:00.

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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.