How far is Virginia Beach, VA from Grapevine, TX?
The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Grapevine, TX is about 1405.1 miles (2261.3 km), with a travel time of about 25h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1223.3 miles (1968.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 50h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 25h 22m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Virginia Beach and Grapevine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach and Grapevine.
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Start on 25th Street
37 m · 8 sec · 25th Street
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Turn right onto Pacific Avenue
1213 ft · 34 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Turn right onto 22nd Street
2796 ft · 46 sec · 22nd Street
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Continue on Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
10.6 mi · 14 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 13: Newtown Road, Richmond, Military Highway
2141 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 13: Richmond, Military Highway
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Norfolk International Airport, Hampton, Richmond
2025 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
11.9 mi · 17 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
2434 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville
2936 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left
117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
148.2 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
2263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock
680 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
128.5 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway
9.8 mi · 11 min · East Belt Freeway
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
280.3 mi · 4 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 North
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
9.3 mi · 10 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 TEXpress West
2217 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 635 TEXpress
3.5 mi · 3 min · I 635 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South, TX 114 West, TX 114 East: Fort Worth, DFW Airport, Dallas
2037 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South, TX 114 West: Fort Worth
3274 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Grapevine Historic District
2451 ft · 46 sec
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Turn slight left onto East State Highway 114
1.2 km · 1 min · East State Highway 114
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Hudgins Street
30 m · 4 sec · East Hudgins Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Hudgins Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia Beach and Grapevine.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East Belt Freeway
Continue straight
280 mi · 04h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Virginia Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grapevine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Virginia Beach to Grapevine?
The road trip is about 1405.1 miles (2261.3 km) and usually takes 25h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Juliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 697.2 miles from Virginia Beach and 707.9 miles from Grapevine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1223.3 miles (1968.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 181.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $207.74 one way or $415.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 440.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Virginia Beach and Grapevine, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Virginia Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grapevine.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Juliet
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 Mount Juliet.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Grapevine. Straight-line distance: 1223.31 mi (1968.72 km).
#1 Virginia Beach
The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business.
| Population | 451,231 |
| Coordinates | 36.8529300, -75.9779900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grapevine
A city in Tarrant County, Texas.
| Population | 55,780 |
| Coordinates | 32.9342900, -97.0780700 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grapevine (-97.07807, 32.93429)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 46h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 35h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 28h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 23h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 20h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 17h 31m |
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 | $4.19 | $207.74 | $415.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $231.59 | $463.18 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $250.68 | $501.35 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $313.20 | $626.39 |
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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