How far is Staunton, VA from Leesburg, VA?

The driving distance from Staunton, VA to Leesburg, VA is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.48 mi
02h 10m
Flight
105.31 mi
169.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.31 mi
Kilometers
169.48 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.48 mi
Kilometers
208.38 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leesburg
Fri, Apr 17, 4:51 AM EDT
Return by in Staunton
Fri, Apr 17, 7:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Staunton
2026-04-17T02:40
Arrive Leesburg
Fri, Apr 17, 4:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Staunton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Woodstock
VA

Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States

From Staunton
64.7 mi
01h 05m
To Leesburg
64.8 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Augusta Street

    557 ft · 19 sec · North Augusta Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Johnson Street

    94 m · 13 sec · East Johnson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Greenville Avenue

    991 ft · 21 sec · Greenville Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Commerce Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Commerce Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Woodrow Wilson Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Woodrow Wilson Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1833 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    89.7 mi · 1 hr 38 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 Staunton and Leesburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Woodrow Wilson Parkway
91.4 mi · 71%
Leesburg Pike
15.4 mi · 12%
Harry Byrd Highway
13.6 mi · 10%
Berryville Pike
3.47 mi · 3%
Commerce Road
3.15 mi · 2%
VA 7 Business
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Woodrow Wilson Parkway

Merge slight left

89.7 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
105.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodstock
01h 05m from Staunton
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Staunton and Chance Rain Showers near Leesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Woodstock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Staunton and 64.8 miles from Leesburg.

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

The direct path is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.10 one way or $36.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Staunton and Chance Rain Showers near Leesburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Staunton and Leesburg. Straight-line distance: 105.31 mi (169.48 km).

Staunton

#1 Staunton

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population25,190
Coordinates38.1499100, -79.0732000
Altitude432
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: (-79.073208, 38.149965)
End: East Market Street (-77.563789, 39.115244)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.57 gal
17.3 L · about $18.10
Round trip
$36.20
9.14 gal · 34.6 L
Estimated CO2
40.6 kg one way
Round trip: 81.2 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.10 $36.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.24 $40.48
Premium $4.78 $21.84 $43.67
Diesel $5.62 $25.70 $51.40

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Staunton and Leesburg. The current time is 02:40:49.

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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.