How far is West Lynchburg, VA from Purcellville, VA?

The driving distance from West Lynchburg, VA to Purcellville, VA is about 192.7 miles (310.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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
192.77 mi
03h 50m
Flight
143.69 mi
231.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.69 mi
Kilometers
231.24 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.77 mi
Kilometers
310.23 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Purcellville
Wed, May 13, 7:13 PM EDT
Return by in West Lynchburg
Wed, May 13, 11:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lynchburg
2026-05-13T15:23
Arrive Purcellville
Wed, May 13, 7:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:20 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
Dayton
VA

Town in Rockingham County, Virginia, United States

From West Lynchburg
96.4 mi
01h 55m
To Purcellville
96.4 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Lynchburg and Purcellville.

  1. 1

    Start on Lakeside Drive

    1165 ft · 32 sec · Lakeside Drive

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lakeside Drive

    73 m · 6 sec · Lakeside Drive

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Lakeside Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lakeside Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Whitehall Road

    1223 ft · 36 sec · Whitehall Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Forest Road

    761 ft · 18 sec · Old Forest Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lynchburg Expressway

    3 mi · 4 min · Lynchburg Expressway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Boonsboro Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Boonsboro Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Lee Jackson Highway

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Lee Jackson Highway

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Elon Road

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Elon Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Glasgow Highway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Glasgow Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Magnolia Avenue

    2.1 mi · 2 min · South Magnolia Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    3053 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Beech Avenue

    2457 ft · 42 sec · Beech Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 29th Street

    1 km · 43 sec · West 29th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Midland Trail

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Midland Trail

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1800 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 35 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    94.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 7: Winchester, Berryville

    1055 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    95 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Berryville Pike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Berryville Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on Harry Byrd Highway

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Harry Byrd Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Leesburg Pike

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Leesburg Pike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 7 Business: Round Hill, Purcellville

    1033 ft · 25 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    57 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto East Loudoun Street

    3222 ft · 56 sec · East Loudoun Street

  27. 27

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Midland Trail
130 mi · 67%
Lee Jackson Highway
13.8 mi · 7%
Harry Byrd Highway
13.6 mi · 7%
Glasgow Highway
7.83 mi · 4%
Elon Road
5.32 mi · 3%
Leesburg Pike
4.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Midland Trail

Keep slight left

94.2 mi · 01h 43m

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
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49 mi
143.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
01h 55m from West Lynchburg
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Lynchburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Purcellville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Lynchburg to Purcellville?

The road trip is about 192.7 miles (310.2 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from West Lynchburg and 96.4 miles from Purcellville.

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

The direct path is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.93 one way or $53.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Lynchburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Purcellville.

Stop Ideas Near Dayton

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

32 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

58 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

83 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Clifton Forge

103 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lynchburg and Purcellville. Straight-line distance: 143.69 mi (231.24 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
Purcellville

#2 Purcellville

Town in Virginia

Population10,285
Coordinates39.1367700, -77.7147200
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lynchburg (-79.17808, 37.4032)
End: Purcellville (-77.71472, 39.13677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.8 gal
25.75 L · about $26.93
Round trip
$53.87
13.6 gal · 51.5 L
Estimated CO2
60.4 kg one way
Round trip: 120.9 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.93 $53.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.12 $60.23
Premium $4.78 $32.49 $64.98
Diesel $5.62 $38.24 $76.49

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between West Lynchburg and Purcellville. The current time is 15:23:16.

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.