How far is Marion, VA from Lynchburg, VA?
The driving distance from Marion, VA to Lynchburg, VA is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.7 miles (220 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
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 Marion and Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion and Lynchburg.
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Start on East Main Street
710 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Commerce Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Commerce Street
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Continue on State Highway 16
122 m · 15 sec · State Highway 16
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Turn left
1466 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
35.3 mi · 38 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
68.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South: Cloverdale
1207 ft · 32 sec
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Turn slight right onto Lee Highway
149 m · 36 sec · Lee Highway
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Continue on Lee Highway
566 ft · 14 sec · Lee Highway
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Turn right onto Cloverdale Road
5 mi · 7 min · Cloverdale Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Challenger Avenue Northeast
1608 ft · 35 sec · Challenger Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard
5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard
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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 Avenue
2951 ft · 42 sec · Blue Ridge Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on US 460 East
23.7 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 501 North: Buena Vista
1754 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
2859 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
905 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lynchburg Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Lynchburg Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Concord Turnpike
750 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
98 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
13 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp right
13 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1061 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pearl Street
103 m · 8 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
2001 ft · 1 min · Church Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
30 m · 4 sec · 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion and Lynchburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
68.6 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Marion and Mostly Sunny near Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marion to Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Shawsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Marion and 80.8 miles from Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.7 miles (220 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 $22.50 one way or $45.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Marion and Mostly Sunny near Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Shawsville
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 Shawsville.
Blacksburg, VA
Roanoke
White Sulphur Springs
Alderson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 136.68 mi (219.97 km).
#1 Marion
Town in Smyth County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 5,555 |
| Coordinates | 36.8348400, -81.5148400 |
| Altitude | 662 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lynchburg
The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 81,561 |
| Coordinates | 37.4137500, -79.1422500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: 10th Street (-79.142183, 37.413677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $22.50 | $45.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.16 | $50.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.14 | $54.28 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.94 | $63.89 |
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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