How far is West Lynchburg, VA from Winchester, VA?
The driving distance from West Lynchburg, VA to Winchester, VA is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lynchburg and Winchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lynchburg and Winchester.
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Start on Lakeside Drive
1165 ft · 32 sec · Lakeside Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lakeside Drive
73 m · 6 sec · Lakeside Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Lakeside Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lakeside Drive
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Turn right onto Whitehall Road
1223 ft · 36 sec · Whitehall Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Forest Road
761 ft · 18 sec · Old Forest Road
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Turn left onto Lynchburg Expressway
3 mi · 4 min · Lynchburg Expressway
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Turn left onto Boonsboro Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Boonsboro Road
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Continue on Lee Jackson Highway
13.8 mi · 19 min · Lee Jackson Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elon Road
5.3 mi · 6 min · Elon Road
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Continue on Glasgow Highway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Glasgow Highway
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Continue on South Magnolia Avenue
2.1 mi · 2 min · South Magnolia Avenue
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Turn straight
3053 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Beech Avenue
2457 ft · 42 sec · Beech Avenue
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Turn left onto West 29th Street
1 km · 43 sec · West 29th Street
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Continue on East Midland Trail
2.7 mi · 3 min · East Midland Trail
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Take the exit slight right
1800 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left
92.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 50, US 522: Winchester
1260 ft · 40 sec
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Turn slight right
590 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Millwood Pike
1003 ft · 30 sec · Millwood Pike
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Continue on Millwood Avenue
832 ft · 20 sec · Millwood Avenue
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Continue on Millwood Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Millwood Avenue
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Turn right onto South Kent Street
3092 ft · 2 min · South Kent Street
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Turn left onto East Boscawen Street
130 m · 18 sec · East Boscawen Street
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Turn right onto North Cameron Street
742 ft · 25 sec · North Cameron Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Cameron Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lynchburg and Winchester.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Midland Trail
Keep slight left
92.2 mi · 01h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving West Lynchburg and Mostly Sunny near Winchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lynchburg to Winchester?
The road trip is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Weyers Cave is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.2 miles from West Lynchburg and 84.1 miles from Winchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.53 one way or $47.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Lynchburg and Mostly Sunny near Winchester.
Stop Ideas Near Weyers Cave
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 Weyers Cave.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lynchburg and Winchester. Straight-line distance: 134.89 mi (217.08 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 Winchester
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 27,700 |
| Coordinates | 39.1856600, -78.1633300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winchester (-78.16333, 39.18566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $3.96 | $23.53 | $47.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.31 | $52.62 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.38 | $56.76 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.41 | $66.81 |
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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