How far is Springville, VA from Arlington, VA?

The driving distance from Springville, VA to Arlington, VA is about 337.5 miles (543.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.2 miles (420.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
337.53 mi
05h 28m
Flight
261.24 mi
420.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.24 mi
Kilometers
420.42 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.53 mi
Kilometers
543.21 km
Drive Time
05h 28m

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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 05h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Tue, Nov 10, 8:33 PM EST
Return by in Springville
Wed, Nov 11, 2:02 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springville
2026-11-10T15:05
Arrive Arlington
Tue, Nov 10, 8:33 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 PM EST

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

Leave by
6:04 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springville
9:00 PM EST
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
Buena Vista
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Springville
171.4 mi
02h 44m
To Arlington
166.1 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 2:00 PM EST
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hurt Road

    1053 ft · 29 sec · Hurt Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Governor G C Peery Highway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Governor G C Peery Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Trail of the Lonesome Pine

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    19.7 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    16 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

    139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1353 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  10. 10

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

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    42.8 mi · 46 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    27.8 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 120, VA 237

    1641 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Fairfax Drive

    573 ft · 25 sec · Fairfax Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Glebe Road

    985 ft · 33 sec · North Glebe Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Wilson Boulevard

    2854 ft · 2 min · Wilson Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
219 mi · 65%
I 66 East
70.9 mi · 21%
Trail of the Lonesome Pine
47.7 mi · 14%
Governor G C Peery Highway
4.85 mi · 1%
Wilson Boulevard
0.54 mi
VA 120
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

140 mi · 02h 34m

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
05h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.3 mi
261.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
02h 44m from Springville
Leave By
6:04 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springville and Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 337.5 miles (543.2 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?

Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.4 miles from Springville and 166.1 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 261.2 miles (420.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:04 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.87 one way or $91.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springville and Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista

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

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

RAIL

Kemper Street station

40 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

43 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

Staunton station

52 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
BUS

Roanoke

72 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springville and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 261.24 mi (420.42 km).

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#1 Springville

Springville is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.1965100, -81.4028800
Altitude810
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

A county in Virginia.

Population229,164
Coordinates38.8810100, -77.1042800
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Hurt Road (-81.402847, 37.196466)
End: Wilson Boulevard (-77.104347, 38.881084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 543 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.91 gal
45.09 L · about $45.87
Round trip
$91.73
23.82 gal · 90.18 L
Estimated CO2
105.8 kg one way
Round trip: 211.7 kg / 467 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.85 $45.87 $91.73
Mid-grade $4.33 $51.56 $103.12
Premium $4.75 $56.60 $113.19
Diesel $6.15 $73.28 $146.56

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Springville and Arlington. The current time is 15:05:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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