How far is Winchester, VA from McLean, VA?
The driving distance from Winchester, VA to McLean, VA is about 64.6 miles (104 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Historic town within and the county seat of Loudoun County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winchester and McLean.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winchester and McLean.
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Start on North Cameron Street
38 m · 9 sec · North Cameron Street
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Turn right onto East Piccadilly Street
777 ft · 29 sec · East Piccadilly Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Lane
29 m · 2 sec · East Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto East Lane
52 m · 4 sec · East Lane
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Turn right onto National Avenue
2063 ft · 1 min · National Avenue
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Continue on Berryville Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Berryville Avenue
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Continue on Berryville Pike
3.7 mi · 6 min · Berryville Pike
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Continue on Harry Byrd Highway
13.6 mi · 19 min · Harry Byrd Highway
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Continue on Leesburg Pike
17.5 mi · 24 min · Leesburg Pike
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Continue on Leesburg Bypass
2511 ft · 39 sec · Leesburg Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 267 East: Dulles Airport, Washington
1767 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Dulles Greenway
13.8 mi · 17 min · Dulles Greenway
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Merge slight left onto Dulles Toll Road
9.8 mi · 13 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Dulles Toll Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: McLean
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Dolley Madison Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Dolley Madison Boulevard
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Turn right onto Old Dominion Drive
2534 ft · 1 min · Old Dominion Drive
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Turn sharp left onto Elm Street
31 m · 2 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winchester and McLean.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Leesburg Pike
Continue on Leesburg Pike
17.5 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Winchester and Sunny near McLean.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winchester to McLean?
The road trip is about 64.6 miles (104 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Leesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.3 miles from Winchester and 32.4 miles from McLean.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winchester and Sunny near McLean.
Stop Ideas Near Leesburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Garage
Leesburg Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leesburg.
Harpers Ferry
Rockville station
Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winchester and McLean. Straight-line distance: 55.67 mi (89.59 km).
#1 Winchester
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 27,700 |
| Coordinates | 39.1856600, -78.1633300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McLean
A city in Fairfax County, Virginia.
| Population | 48,115 |
| Coordinates | 38.9342800, -77.1774800 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elm Street (-77.177466, 38.934287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.89 | $21.79 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.82 | $25.65 |
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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