How far is West Lynchburg, VA from Warrenton, VA?
The driving distance from West Lynchburg, VA to Warrenton, VA is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lynchburg and Warrenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lynchburg and Warrenton.
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Start on Lakeside Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Lakeside Drive
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Continue on Park Avenue
1817 ft · 50 sec · Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Park Avenue
37 m · 7 sec · Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue
1078 ft · 33 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on Kemper Street
3128 ft · 2 min · Kemper Street
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Turn left onto US 29 Business North: Charlottesville
757 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lynchburg Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lynchburg Expressway
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Continue on Amherst Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Amherst Highway
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Turn right onto Amelon Expressway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Amelon Expressway
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Take the ramp left toward US 29 North
1228 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Monacan Parkway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Monacan Parkway
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Continue on South Amherst Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · South Amherst Highway
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Continue on Thomas Nelson Highway
21.6 mi · 27 min · Thomas Nelson Highway
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Continue on Monacan Trail
20.2 mi · 26 min · Monacan Trail
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Take the exit slight right
882 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight right onto Emmet Street North
44 m · 11 sec · Emmet Street North
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Continue on Emmet Street North
2610 ft · 1 min · Emmet Street North
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Continue on Seminole Trail
33.9 mi · 49 min · Seminole Trail
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
7.7 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway
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Continue on James Madison Highway
23.3 mi · 30 min · James Madison Highway
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Take the exit slight right
842 ft · 25 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward James Madison Highway
83 m · 5 sec · James Madison Highway
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Exit the rotary onto James Madison Highway
859 ft · 15 sec · James Madison Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward James Madison Highway
36 m · 2 sec · James Madison Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto James Madison Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · James Madison Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Falmouth Street
9 m · 1 sec · Falmouth Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Falmouth Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Falmouth Street
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Turn left onto East Lee Street
2178 ft · 1 min · East Lee Street
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Turn right onto Culpeper Street
119 m · 11 sec · Culpeper Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Culpeper Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lynchburg and Warrenton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving West Lynchburg and Rain Showers Likely near Warrenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lynchburg to Warrenton?
The road trip is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Charlottesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.8 miles from West Lynchburg and 67.9 miles from Warrenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.82 one way or $39.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Lynchburg and Rain Showers Likely near Warrenton.
Stop Ideas Near Charlottesville
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 Charlottesville.
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Culpeper station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lynchburg and Warrenton. Straight-line distance: 117.71 mi (189.43 km).
#1 West Lynchburg
A census-designated place (CDP) in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 65,517 |
| Coordinates | 37.4032000, -79.1780800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Warrenton
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 9,982 |
| Coordinates | 38.7134500, -77.7952700 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warrenton (-77.79527, 38.71345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $4.14 | $19.82 | $39.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.63 | $22.19 | $44.37 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $24.01 | $48.02 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $29.76 | $59.51 |
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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