How far is West Lynchburg, VA from Bon Air, VA?

The driving distance from West Lynchburg, VA to Bon Air, VA is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.51 mi
02h 20m
Flight
89.25 mi
143.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.25 mi
Kilometers
143.64 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.51 mi
Kilometers
168.2 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bon Air
Fri, Apr 17, 3:17 AM EDT
Return by in West Lynchburg
Fri, Apr 17, 5:38 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 Bon Air
Fri, Apr 17, 3:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Lynchburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Dillwyn
VA

Town of the United States

From West Lynchburg
52.2 mi
01h 10m
To Bon Air
52.3 mi
01h 10m

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
86°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Lynchburg and Bon Air.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Lynchburg and Bon Air.

  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 1 toward Langhorne Road

    21 m · 4 sec · Langhorne Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Langhorne Road

    713 ft · 19 sec · Langhorne Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Campbell Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Campbell Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward US 29 North, US 460 East: charlottesville, appomattox

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

    18.1 mi · 24 min · Richmond Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox

    879 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    18.7 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Continue on West James Anderson Highway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East James Anderson Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Anderson Highway

    36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Midlothian Turnpike

    8.8 mi · 14 min · Midlothian Turnpike

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Robious Road

    1122 ft · 27 sec · Robious Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Bon Air Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Bon Air Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Rockaway Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Rockaway Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rockaway Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lynchburg and Bon Air.

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 35%
Richmond Highway
18.1 mi · 17%
Midlothian Turnpike
8.77 mi · 8%
East James Anderson Highway
8.13 mi · 8%
West James Anderson Highway
7.74 mi · 7%
Campbell Avenue
2.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Anderson Highway

Continue on Anderson Highway

36.7 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
89.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dillwyn
01h 10m from West Lynchburg
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Lynchburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bon Air.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Lynchburg to Bon Air?

The road trip is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Dillwyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.2 miles from West Lynchburg and 52.3 miles from Bon Air.

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

The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.62 one way or $29.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Lynchburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bon Air.

Stop Ideas Near Dillwyn

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dillwyn, 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 Dillwyn.

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Charlottesville Union Station

54 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

64 mi away
825 Kemper St
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Richmond Staples Mill Road station

85 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Staunton station

86 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lynchburg and Bon Air. Straight-line distance: 89.25 mi (143.64 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
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#2 Bon Air

Bon Air is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.5248700, -77.5577700
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lynchburg (-79.17808, 37.4032)
End: Bon Air (-77.55777, 37.52487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.69 gal
13.96 L · about $14.62
Round trip
$29.23
7.38 gal · 27.92 L
Estimated CO2
32.8 kg one way
Round trip: 65.6 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.62 $29.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.34 $32.69
Premium $4.78 $17.63 $35.26
Diesel $5.62 $20.75 $41.51

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 Bon Air. The current time is 00:57:29.

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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.