How far is Wytheville, VA from Leesburg, VA?
The driving distance from Wytheville, VA to Leesburg, VA is about 277.8 miles (447.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243.1 miles (391.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wytheville and Leesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wytheville and Leesburg.
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Start on South 4th Street
31 m · 7 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South, I 81 North, US 11 North, US 52 South: Charlotte, Roanoke
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
94.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 7: Winchester, Berryville
1055 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
95 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Berryville Pike
3.5 mi · 5 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
15.4 mi · 21 min · Leesburg Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 7 Business: Leesburg
1.4 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wytheville and Leesburg.
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 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
140 mi · 02h 34m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wytheville and Sunny near Leesburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wytheville to Leesburg?
The road trip is about 277.8 miles (447.1 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Stuarts Draft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.8 miles from Wytheville and 139.1 miles from Leesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 243.1 miles (391.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 8:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.82 one way or $77.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wytheville and Sunny near Leesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Stuarts Draft
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 Stuarts Draft.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wytheville and Leesburg. Straight-line distance: 243.16 mi (391.33 km).
#1 Wytheville
Town in Virginia, USA
| Population | 7,879 |
| Coordinates | 36.9484500, -81.0848100 |
| Altitude | 697 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leesburg
Historic town within and the county seat of Loudoun County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 54,488 |
| Coordinates | 39.1156600, -77.5636000 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Market Street (-77.563789, 39.115244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $38.82 | $77.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $43.40 | $86.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $46.82 | $93.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $55.12 | $110.23 |
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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