How far is Lynchburg, VA from Radford, VA?
The driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Radford, VA is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynchburg and Radford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg and Radford.
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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
44.8 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 232, SR 605: Radford
1583 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto 1st Street
86 m · 4 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on West Main Street
3.4 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Berkley Street
135 m · 20 sec · Berkley Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Berkley Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynchburg and Radford.
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
44.8 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lynchburg and Partly Sunny near Radford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynchburg to Radford?
The road trip is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Laymantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52 miles from Lynchburg and 52.1 miles from Radford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.54 one way or $29.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lynchburg and Partly Sunny near Radford.
Stop Ideas Near Laymantown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The City Market Building
Salem City Hall
Charter Hall at the City Market Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laymantown.
Roanoke
Clifton Forge
Blacksburg, VA
White Sulphur Springs
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynchburg and Radford. Straight-line distance: 81.23 mi (130.72 km).
#1 Lynchburg
The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 81,561 |
| Coordinates | 37.4137500, -79.1422500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Radford
Independent city in Commonwealth of Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,255 |
| Coordinates | 37.1317900, -80.5764500 |
| Altitude | 567 |
| Country | United States |
End: Radford (-80.57645, 37.13179)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $14.54 | $29.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.25 | $32.51 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.54 | $35.07 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.64 | $41.28 |
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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