How far is Tysons Corner, VA from Leesburg, VA?

The driving distance from Tysons Corner, VA to Leesburg, VA is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
22.67 mi
00h 36m
Flight
22.44 mi
36.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.44 mi
Kilometers
36.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.67 mi
Kilometers
36.49 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM EDT
Return by in Tysons Corner
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tysons Corner
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive Leesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tysons Corner
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Sterling
VA

Census-designated place in Loudoun County, Virginia, US

From Tysons Corner
11.3 mi
00h 18m
To Leesburg
11.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tysons Corner and Leesburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Leesburg Pike

    19.7 mi · 30 min · Leesburg Pike

  2. 2

    Continue on East Market Street

    3 mi · 7 min · East Market Street

  3. 3

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tysons Corner 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
3 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Leesburg Pike
19.7 mi · 87%
East Market Street
3.01 mi · 13%
Longest Stretch

Leesburg Pike

Start on Leesburg Pike

19.7 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sterling
00h 18m from Tysons Corner
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tysons Corner and Sunny near Leesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tysons Corner to Leesburg?

The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Tysons Corner and 11.4 miles from Leesburg.

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

The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tysons Corner and Sunny near Leesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Sterling

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sterling and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Fairfax City Hall
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

Fairfax City Hall

Fairfax , VA
10455 Armstrong St, Fairfax, VA 22030
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews City government office
Town Hall Pool
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Town Hall Pool

Chantilly , VA
43055 Center St, Chantilly, VA 20152
Rating 4.4/5 20 reviews Public swimming pool
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 3.7 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sterling.

RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Burke Centre

26 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Manassas station

29 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Lorton station

38 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tysons Corner and Leesburg. Straight-line distance: 22.44 mi (36.12 km).

Tysons Corner

#1 Tysons Corner

Unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

Population19,627
Coordinates38.9187200, -77.2310900
Altitude148
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: Tysons Corner (-77.23109, 38.91872)
End: Leesburg (-77.5636, 39.11566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.03 L · about $3.17
Round trip
$6.34
1.6 gal · 6.06 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.17 $6.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.54 $7.09
Premium $4.78 $3.82 $7.64
Diesel $5.62 $4.50 $9.00

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 Tysons Corner and Leesburg. The current time is 00:09:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.