How far is Staunton, VA from Lynchburg, VA?
The driving distance from Staunton, VA to Lynchburg, VA is about 74.6 miles (120 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Staunton and Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Staunton and Lynchburg.
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Start on the route
46 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto North Augusta Street
557 ft · 19 sec · North Augusta Street
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Turn left onto East Johnson Street
94 m · 13 sec · East Johnson Street
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Continue on Greenville Avenue
845 ft · 16 sec · Greenville Avenue
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Turn slight right
48 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Greenville Avenue
83 m · 14 sec · Greenville Avenue
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Turn left onto Richmond Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Richmond Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
1535 ft · 20 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Richmond
1 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
11.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Afton, Waynesboro
2204 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
91 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Three Notched Mountain Highway
1533 ft · 37 sec · Three Notched Mountain Highway
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Continue on Rockfish Gap Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockfish Gap Turnpike
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Turn right onto Afton Mountain Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Afton Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Rockfish Valley Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Rockfish Valley Highway
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Turn left onto River Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Thomas Nelson Highway
16 mi · 20 min · Thomas Nelson Highway
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Continue on North Amherst Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · North Amherst Highway
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Continue on Monacan Parkway
10.6 mi · 11 min · Monacan Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 210 West: Downtown Lynchburg
1096 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Old Town Connector
2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Town Connector
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Turn left
1357 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amherst Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Amherst Highway
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Continue on Lynchburg Expressway
1123 ft · 17 sec · Lynchburg Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Riverfront
151 m · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, Riverfront
36 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
11 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pearl Street
103 m · 8 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
2001 ft · 1 min · Church Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
30 m · 4 sec · 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Staunton and Lynchburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Thomas Nelson Highway
Turn right onto Thomas Nelson Highway
16 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Staunton and Mostly Sunny near Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Staunton to Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Stuarts Draft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Staunton and 37.7 miles from Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51 miles (82.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.42 one way or $20.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Staunton and Mostly Sunny near Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Stuarts Draft
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stuarts Draft.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Staunton and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 51 mi (82.08 km).
#1 Staunton
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 25,190 |
| Coordinates | 38.1499100, -79.0732000 |
| Altitude | 432 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lynchburg
The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 81,561 |
| Coordinates | 37.4137500, -79.1422500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: 10th Street (-79.142183, 37.413677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.42 | $20.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.65 | $23.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.57 | $25.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.79 | $29.58 |
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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