How far is McLean, VA from Culpeper, VA?
The driving distance from McLean, VA to Culpeper, VA is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McLean and Culpeper.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McLean and Culpeper.
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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
21.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Gainesville, Warrenton
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South: Gainesville, Warrenton
953 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Highway
10.6 mi · 16 min · Lee Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, US 29 South
2786 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Eastern Bypass
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Continue on James Madison Highway
5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on James Madison Highway
13 mi · 17 min · James Madison Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 Business South, US 29 Business South: Culpeper
1781 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Brandy Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Brandy Road
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Continue on James Madison Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · James Madison Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street
70 m · 8 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
2573 ft · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Davis Street
44 m · 9 sec · West Davis Street
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Turn left
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McLean and Culpeper.
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 66 West
Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving McLean and Sunny near Culpeper.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McLean to Culpeper?
The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Haymarket is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from McLean and 31.9 miles from Culpeper.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McLean and Sunny near Culpeper.
Stop Ideas Near Haymarket
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
Manassas Park City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haymarket.
Manassas station
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Woodbridge station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McLean and Culpeper. Straight-line distance: 54.46 mi (87.65 km).
#1 McLean
A city in Fairfax County, Virginia.
| Population | 48,115 |
| Coordinates | 38.9342800, -77.1774800 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Culpeper
Town in Culpeper County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 19,214 |
| Coordinates | 38.4731800, -77.9966600 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Culpeper (-77.99666, 38.47318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.97 | $19.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.65 | $25.31 |
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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