How far is Madison Heights, VA from Lynchburg, VA?

The driving distance from Madison Heights, VA to Lynchburg, VA is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.09 mi
00h 05m
Flight
1.59 mi
2.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.59 mi
Kilometers
2.56 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.09 mi
Kilometers
3.36 km
Drive Time
00h 05m

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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 00h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynchburg
Fri, Nov 6, 9:40 AM EST
Return by in Madison Heights
Fri, Nov 6, 9:45 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison Heights
2026-11-06T09:35
Arrive Lynchburg
Fri, Nov 6, 9:40 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:05 AM to 7:05 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:20 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Madison Heights
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Lynchburg
VA

A census-designated place (CDP) in Lynchburg, Virginia.

From Madison Heights
1 mi
00h 02m
To Lynchburg
1.1 mi
00h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madison Heights and Lynchburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Phelps Road

    41 m · 6 sec · Phelps Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Amherst Highway

    1.5 mi · 4 min · South Amherst Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    1247 ft · 40 sec · Commerce Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    643 ft · 31 sec · 9th Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Street

    113 m · 18 sec · Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    30 m · 4 sec · 10th Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
333.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Amherst Highway
1.53 mi · 73%
Commerce Street
0.24 mi · 11%
9th Street
0.12 mi · 6%
Church Street
0.07 mi · 3%
Phelps Road
0.03 mi · 1%
10th Street
0.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Amherst Highway

Turn left onto South Amherst Highway

1.53 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 05m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
1.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Lynchburg
00h 02m from Madison Heights
Leave By
8:20 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Madison Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Lynchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Madison Heights to Lynchburg?

The road trip is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km) and usually takes 00h 05m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Lynchburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1 miles from Madison Heights and 1.1 miles from Lynchburg.

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

The direct path is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.28 one way or $0.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Madison Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Lynchburg.

Stop Ideas Near West Lynchburg

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

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

RAIL

Kemper Street station

2 mi away
825 Kemper St
BUS

Roanoke

68 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
RAIL

Clifton Forge

74 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

Staunton station

83 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison Heights and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 1.59 mi (2.56 km).

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#1 Madison Heights

Madison Heights is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.4309800, -79.1230800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Lynchburg

#2 Lynchburg

The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Population81,561
Coordinates37.4137500, -79.1422500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Phelps Road (-79.122979, 37.431104)
End: 10th Street (-79.142183, 37.413677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 3 km by road

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

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.07 gal
0.28 L · about $0.28
Round trip
$0.55
0.14 gal · 0.56 L
Estimated CO2
0.6 kg one way
Round trip: 1.2 kg / 3 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $0.28 $0.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $0.31 $0.62
Premium $4.84 $0.34 $0.68
Diesel $6.21 $0.43 $0.87

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison Heights and Lynchburg. The current time is 09:35:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.