How far is Madison Heights, VA from West Lynchburg, VA?
The driving distance from Madison Heights, VA to West Lynchburg, VA is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison Heights and West Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison Heights and West Lynchburg.
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Start on Phelps Road
41 m · 6 sec · Phelps Road
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Turn left onto South Amherst Highway
131 m · 20 sec · South Amherst Highway
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Turn left
910 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amherst Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Amherst Highway
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Continue on Lynchburg Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lynchburg Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 221 South, US 460 Business, US 501 Business
556 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 221 South, US 460 Business, US 501 Business
59 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Kemper Street
2593 ft · 1 min · Kemper Street
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Continue on Park Avenue
1085 ft · 31 sec · Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Park Avenue
32 m · 6 sec · Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue
1814 ft · 54 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on Lakeside Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Lakeside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison Heights and West Lynchburg.
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.
Amherst Highway
Merge slight left onto Amherst Highway
1.47 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Madison Heights and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near West Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison Heights to West Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?
Lynchburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from Madison Heights and 2.7 miles from West Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 8:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.71 one way or $1.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 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 then Partly Sunny near West Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Lynchburg
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 Lynchburg.
Kemper Street station
Roanoke
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison Heights and West Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 3.58 mi (5.76 km).
#1 Madison Heights
Madison Heights is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.4309800, -79.1230800 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Lynchburg
A census-designated place (CDP) in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 65,517 |
| Coordinates | 37.4032000, -79.1780800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeside Drive (-79.178116, 37.403242)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $3.94 | $0.71 | $1.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.80 | $1.59 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $0.87 | $1.74 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $1.12 | $2.23 |
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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