How far is Staunton, VA from West Lynchburg, VA?
The driving distance from Staunton, VA to West Lynchburg, VA is about 77 miles (123.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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 27m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Staunton and West Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Staunton and West 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
1.5 mi · 2 min · Greenville Avenue
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Continue on Lee Jackson Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Lee Jackson Highway
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Take the ramp sharp left
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Woodrow Wilson Parkway
2498 ft · 39 sec · Woodrow Wilson Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 81 South: Roanoke, Charleston
1441 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
28.8 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Buena Vista
1617 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on East Midland Trail
3 mi · 3 min · East Midland Trail
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Continue on 29th Street
3092 ft · 40 sec · 29th Street
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Take the exit right
92 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beech Avenue
2224 ft · 31 sec · Beech Avenue
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Continue on Sycamore Avenue
2.7 mi · 3 min · Sycamore Avenue
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Continue on Glasgow Highway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Glasgow Highway
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Continue on Elon Road
5.3 mi · 6 min · Elon Road
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Turn right onto Lee Jackson Highway
13.8 mi · 19 min · Lee Jackson Highway
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Continue on Boonsboro Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Boonsboro Road
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Turn right onto Lynchburg Expressway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Lynchburg Expressway
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Turn right onto Old Forest Road
761 ft · 20 sec · Old Forest Road
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Turn left onto Whitehall Road
1223 ft · 36 sec · Whitehall Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lakeside Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lakeside Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lakeside Drive
66 m · 5 sec · Lakeside Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Lakeside Drive
1159 ft · 30 sec · Lakeside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Staunton and West 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.
I 64 West
Merge slight left
28.8 mi · 00h 31m
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 Partly Sunny near West Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Staunton to West Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 77 miles (123.9 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Staunton and 38.5 miles from West Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.77 one way or $21.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Staunton and Partly Sunny near West Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
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 Buena Vista.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Roanoke
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Staunton and West Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 51.91 mi (83.54 km).
#1 Staunton
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 25,190 |
| Coordinates | 38.1499100, -79.0732000 |
| Altitude | 432 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Lynchburg
A census-designated place (CDP) in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 65,517 |
| Coordinates | 37.4032000, -79.1780800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeside Drive (-79.178116, 37.403242)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.77 | $21.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.05 | $24.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.00 | $25.99 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.30 | $30.59 |
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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