How far is Pulaski, VA from Arlington, VA?

The driving distance from Pulaski, VA to Arlington, VA is about 282.2 miles (454.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
282.17 mi
04h 30m
Flight
236.88 mi
381.22 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.88 mi
Kilometers
381.22 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.17 mi
Kilometers
454.11 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM EDT
Return by in Pulaski
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pulaski
2026-04-22T20:29
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pulaski
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Weyers Cave
VA

Census designated place

From Pulaski
139.7 mi
02h 15m
To Arlington
142.5 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pulaski and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pulaski and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Avenue

    15 m · 9 sec · North Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bob White Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · Bob White Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Newbern Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Newbern Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cleburne Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cleburne Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1825 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    122.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    42.8 mi · 46 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    27.8 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 120, VA 237

    1641 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Fairfax Drive

    573 ft · 25 sec · Fairfax Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Glebe Road

    985 ft · 33 sec · North Glebe Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Wilson Boulevard

    2854 ft · 2 min · Wilson Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pulaski and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cleburne Boulevard
202 mi · 72%
I 66 East
70.9 mi · 25%
Bob White Boulevard
2.03 mi · 1%
Newbern Road
1.54 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1.42 mi · 1%
Wilson Boulevard
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

Cleburne Boulevard

Merge slight left

123 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
236.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weyers Cave
02h 15m from Pulaski
Leave By
8:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pulaski and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pulaski to Arlington?

The road trip is about 282.2 miles (454.1 km) and usually takes 04h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Weyers Cave is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.7 miles from Pulaski and 142.5 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.45 one way or $78.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pulaski and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Weyers Cave

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Weyers Cave, 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 Weyers Cave.

RAIL

Staunton station

21 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

47 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

83 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Clifton Forge

97 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pulaski and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 236.88 mi (381.22 km).

Pulaski

#1 Pulaski

City in Tennessee, United States

Population8,657
Coordinates37.0479000, -80.7797900
Altitude580
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

A county in Virginia.

Population229,164
Coordinates38.8810100, -77.1042800
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: North Washington Avenue (-80.779927, 37.047902)
End: Wilson Boulevard (-77.104347, 38.881084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 454 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.96 gal
37.69 L · about $39.45
Round trip
$78.90
19.92 gal · 75.38 L
Estimated CO2
88.5 kg one way
Round trip: 177 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $39.45 $78.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $44.11 $88.23
Premium $4.78 $47.59 $95.18
Diesel $5.62 $56.02 $112.03

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pulaski and Arlington. The current time is 20:29:27.

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