How far is Pulaski, VA from Leesburg, VA?

The driving distance from Pulaski, VA to Leesburg, VA is about 259.6 miles (417.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.8 miles (363.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m 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
259.6 mi
04h 10m
Flight
225.82 mi
363.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.82 mi
Kilometers
363.42 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.6 mi
Kilometers
417.78 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM EDT
Return by in Pulaski
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pulaski
2026-04-22T21:57
Arrive Leesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 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
Jolivue
VA

Census designated place

From Pulaski
128.4 mi
02h 05m
To Leesburg
131.2 mi
02h 05m

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
71°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    94.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 7: Winchester, Berryville

    1055 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    95 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Berryville Pike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Berryville Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Harry Byrd Highway

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Harry Byrd Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Leesburg Pike

    15.4 mi · 21 min · Leesburg Pike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 7 Business: Leesburg

    1.4 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cleburne Boulevard
218 mi · 84%
Leesburg Pike
15.4 mi · 6%
Harry Byrd Highway
13.6 mi · 5%
Berryville Pike
3.47 mi · 1%
Bob White Boulevard
2.03 mi · 1%
Newbern Road
1.54 mi · 1%
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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
225.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jolivue
02h 05m from Pulaski
Leave By
8:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pulaski and Rain Showers Likely near Leesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.6 miles (417.8 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Jolivue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.4 miles from Pulaski and 131.2 miles from Leesburg.

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

The direct path is about 225.8 miles (363.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 8:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.28 one way or $72.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pulaski and Rain Showers Likely near Leesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Jolivue

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

4 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

52 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

75 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

Kemper Street station

79 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pulaski and Leesburg. Straight-line distance: 225.82 mi (363.42 km).

Pulaski

#1 Pulaski

City in Tennessee, United States

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

#2 Leesburg

Historic town within and the county seat of Loudoun County, Virginia, United States

Population54,488
Coordinates39.1156600, -77.5636000
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: North Washington Avenue (-80.779927, 37.047902)
End: East Market Street (-77.563789, 39.115244)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 418 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.16 gal
34.68 L · about $36.28
Round trip
$72.57
18.32 gal · 69.36 L
Estimated CO2
81.4 kg one way
Round trip: 162.8 kg / 359 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.28 $72.57
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.57 $81.14
Premium $4.78 $43.77 $87.53
Diesel $5.62 $51.52 $103.03

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 Leesburg. The current time is 21:57:14.

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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.