How far is West Lynchburg, VA from Baileys Crossroads, VA?

The driving distance from West Lynchburg, VA to Baileys Crossroads, VA is about 176 miles (283.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
175.97 mi
04h 01m
Flight
149.64 mi
240.82 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.64 mi
Kilometers
240.82 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.97 mi
Kilometers
283.19 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baileys Crossroads
Fri, Apr 17, 4:59 AM EDT
Return by in West Lynchburg
Fri, Apr 17, 9:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lynchburg
2026-04-17T00:57
Arrive Baileys Crossroads
Fri, Apr 17, 4:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Lynchburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Madison
VA

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

From West Lynchburg
87.9 mi
02h 00m
To Baileys Crossroads
88 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
84°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Lynchburg and Baileys Crossroads.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Lynchburg and Baileys Crossroads.

  1. 1

    Start on Lakeside Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lakeside Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Park Avenue

    1817 ft · 50 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Park Avenue

    37 m · 7 sec · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue

    1078 ft · 33 sec · Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Kemper Street

    3128 ft · 2 min · Kemper Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto US 29 Business North: Charlottesville

    757 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lynchburg Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lynchburg Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Amherst Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Amherst Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Amelon Expressway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Amelon Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward US 29 North

    1228 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Monacan Parkway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Monacan Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on South Amherst Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · South Amherst Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Thomas Nelson Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · Thomas Nelson Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Monacan Trail

    20.2 mi · 26 min · Monacan Trail

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    882 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Emmet Street North

    44 m · 11 sec · Emmet Street North

  17. 17

    Continue on Emmet Street North

    2610 ft · 1 min · Emmet Street North

  18. 18

    Continue on Seminole Trail

    33.9 mi · 49 min · Seminole Trail

  19. 19

    Continue on James Monroe Highway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    23.3 mi · 30 min · James Madison Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Eastern Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North, US 29 North

    11.7 mi · 17 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Washington

    1.4 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    18.5 mi · 22 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 243: Vienna, Fairfax, Parking

    686 ft · 17 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 243 South: Nutley Street

    102 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 243 South: Nutley Street

    555 ft · 14 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Nutley Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Nutley Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Arlington Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Arlington Boulevard

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    124 m · 11 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Arlington Boulevard Service Road

    851 ft · 31 sec · Arlington Boulevard Service Road

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Leesburg Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Leesburg Pike

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto VA 244 East: Columbia Pike, Arlington

    736 ft · 27 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Columbia Pike

    117 m · 12 sec · Columbia Pike

  35. 35

    Continue on Columbia Pike

    132 m · 18 sec · Columbia Pike

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Pike

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lynchburg and Baileys Crossroads.

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
36 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seminole Trail
33.9 mi · 19%
James Madison Highway
23.3 mi · 13%
Thomas Nelson Highway
21.6 mi · 12%
Monacan Trail
20.3 mi · 12%
I 66 East
19.3 mi · 11%
US 15 North
11.7 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Seminole Trail

Continue on Seminole Trail

33.9 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
149.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
02h 00m from West Lynchburg
Leave By
8:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Lynchburg and Chance Rain Showers near Baileys Crossroads.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Lynchburg to Baileys Crossroads?

The road trip is about 176 miles (283.2 km) and usually takes 04h 01m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from West Lynchburg and 88 miles from Baileys Crossroads.

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

The direct path is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.60 one way or $49.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Lynchburg and Chance Rain Showers near Baileys Crossroads.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Madison, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

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Culpeper station

25 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

44 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Fredericksburg

70 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Staunton station

76 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lynchburg and Baileys Crossroads. Straight-line distance: 149.64 mi (240.82 km).

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#1 West Lynchburg

A census-designated place (CDP) in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Population65,517
Coordinates37.4032000, -79.1780800
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Baileys Crossroads

#2 Baileys Crossroads

Census designated place

Population23,643
Coordinates38.8503900, -77.1297000
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lynchburg (-79.17808, 37.4032)
End: Baileys Crossroads (-77.1297, 38.85039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.5 L · about $24.60
Round trip
$49.20
12.42 gal · 47 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.60 $49.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.50 $55.01
Premium $4.78 $29.67 $59.34
Diesel $5.62 $34.93 $69.85

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 West Lynchburg and Baileys Crossroads. The current time is 00:57:16.

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.