How far is Woodlawn, VA from Lynchburg, VA?

The driving distance from Woodlawn, VA to Lynchburg, VA is about 175 miles (281.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.05 mi
03h 25m
Flight
141.61 mi
227.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.61 mi
Kilometers
227.9 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.05 mi
Kilometers
281.72 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynchburg
Tue, Nov 10, 12:16 PM EST
Return by in Woodlawn
Tue, Nov 10, 3:42 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodlawn
2026-11-10T08:50
Arrive Lynchburg
Tue, Nov 10, 12:16 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EST

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

Leave by
10:08 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodlawn
9:00 PM EST
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
Gordonsville
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Woodlawn
83.6 mi
01h 42m
To Lynchburg
91.5 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodlawn and Lynchburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Richmond Highway

    9 m · 3 sec · Richmond Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Richmond Highway

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Richmond Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South: Richmond

    1.3 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    26.8 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 3 West: Culpeper

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    534 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Plank Road

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Plank Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left

    152 m · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Constitution Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Constitution Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Berry Hill Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Caroline Street

    1404 ft · 50 sec · Caroline Street

  13. 13

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    7.9 mi · 12 min · James Madison Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Gordon Avenue

    817 ft · 20 sec · East Gordon Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Gordon Avenue

    37 m · 1 sec · West Gordon Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto West Gordon Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Gordon Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Gordonsville Road

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Gordonsville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Louisa Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Louisa Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Richmond Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Richmond Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 West

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South

    1456 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 210 West: Downtown Lynchburg

    1096 ft · 29 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Old Town Connector

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Town Connector

  26. 26

    Turn left

    1357 ft · 33 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Amherst Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Amherst Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Lynchburg Expressway

    1123 ft · 17 sec · Lynchburg Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Riverfront

    151 m · 28 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, Riverfront

    36 m · 10 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Main Street

    11 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Pearl Street

    103 m · 10 sec · Pearl Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Church Street

    2001 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    30 m · 4 sec · 10th Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 29 South
58.2 mi · 33%
I 95 South
31.4 mi · 18%
Constitution Highway
21.6 mi · 12%
Plank Road
12.6 mi · 7%
Gordonsville Road
8.17 mi · 5%
James Madison Highway
7.92 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 29 South

Merge slight left

57.9 mi · 01h 11m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
141.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
01h 42m from Woodlawn
Leave By
10:08 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodlawn and Sunny near Lynchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodlawn to Lynchburg?

The road trip is about 175 miles (281.7 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.6 miles from Woodlawn and 91.5 miles from Lynchburg.

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

The direct path is about 141.6 miles (227.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.86 one way or $47.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodlawn and Sunny near Lynchburg.

Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville

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

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

29 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

41 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Fredericksburg

66 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Ashland

75 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodlawn and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 141.61 mi (227.9 km).

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#1 Woodlawn

Woodlawn is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7167800, -77.1327600
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Lynchburg

#2 Lynchburg

The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Population81,561
Coordinates37.4137500, -79.1422500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond Highway (-77.132794, 38.716823)
End: 10th Street (-79.142183, 37.413677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.18 gal
23.38 L · about $23.86
Round trip
$47.72
12.36 gal · 46.76 L
Estimated CO2
54.9 kg one way
Round trip: 109.8 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $23.86 $47.72
Mid-grade $4.35 $26.89 $53.78
Premium $4.77 $29.47 $58.94
Diesel $6.16 $38.05 $76.10

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodlawn and Lynchburg. The current time is 08:50:22.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.