How far is Winchester, VA from West Lynchburg, VA?
The driving distance from Winchester, VA to West Lynchburg, VA is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winchester and West Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winchester and West Lynchburg.
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Start on North Cameron Street
742 ft · 33 sec · North Cameron 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 South Kent Street
3092 ft · 1 min · South Kent Street
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Turn left onto Millwood Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Millwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Millwood Avenue
1192 ft · 42 sec · Millwood Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 South: Roanoke
1605 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
121.8 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Buena Vista
1617 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on East Midland Trail
3 mi · 3 min · East Midland Trail
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Continue on 29th Street
3092 ft · 40 sec · 29th Street
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Take the exit right
92 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beech Avenue
2224 ft · 31 sec · Beech Avenue
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Continue on Sycamore Avenue
2.7 mi · 3 min · Sycamore Avenue
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Continue on Glasgow Highway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Glasgow Highway
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Continue on Elon Road
5.3 mi · 6 min · Elon Road
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Turn right onto Lee Jackson Highway
13.8 mi · 19 min · Lee Jackson Highway
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Continue on Boonsboro Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Boonsboro Road
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Turn right onto Lynchburg Expressway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Lynchburg Expressway
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Turn right onto Old Forest Road
761 ft · 20 sec · Old Forest Road
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Turn left onto Whitehall Road
1223 ft · 36 sec · Whitehall Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lakeside Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lakeside Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lakeside Drive
66 m · 5 sec · Lakeside Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Lakeside Drive
1159 ft · 30 sec · Lakeside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winchester and West Lynchburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 South
Merge slight left
122 mi · 02h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Winchester and Sunny near West Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winchester to West Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Weyers Cave is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Winchester and 83.2 miles from West Lynchburg.
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 32.5 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 12:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.41 one way or $46.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winchester and Sunny near West Lynchburg.
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 Winchester and West Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 134.89 mi (217.08 km).
#1 Winchester
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 27,700 |
| Coordinates | 39.1856600, -78.1633300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Lynchburg
A census-designated place (CDP) in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 65,517 |
| Coordinates | 37.4032000, -79.1780800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeside Drive (-79.178116, 37.403242)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 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 | $23.41 | $46.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.18 | $52.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.24 | $56.48 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.24 | $66.48 |
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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