How far is McLean, VA from Chantilly, VA?
The driving distance from McLean, VA to Chantilly, VA is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McLean and Chantilly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McLean and Chantilly.
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Start on Elm Street
672 ft · 24 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Beverly Road
111 m · 15 sec · Beverly Road
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Turn right onto Old Dominion Drive
1671 ft · 49 sec · Old Dominion Drive
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Turn left onto Dolley Madison Boulevard
2 mi · 5 min · Dolley Madison Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South
1690 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Manassas, Front Royal
1998 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 66 West: Manassas, Front Royal
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West: Fair Oaks, Winchester
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto US 50 West
90 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West
54 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 50
4.5 mi · 8 min · Route 50
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Route 50
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McLean and Chantilly.
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.
I 66 West
Merge slight left
6.41 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving McLean and Rain Showers Likely near Chantilly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McLean to Chantilly?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Oakton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from McLean and 8.8 miles from Chantilly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around McLean and Rain Showers Likely near Chantilly.
Stop Ideas Near Oakton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
Alexandria City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakton.
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Manassas station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McLean and Chantilly. Straight-line distance: 13.91 mi (22.39 km).
#1 McLean
A city in Fairfax County, Virginia.
| Population | 48,115 |
| Coordinates | 38.9342800, -77.1774800 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chantilly
Unincorporated community located in Northern Virginia
| Population | 10,863 |
| Coordinates | 38.8942800, -77.4311000 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chantilly (-77.4311, 38.89428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.14 | $2.57 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.63 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
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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