Drive or Fly: Oakton, VA to Leesburg, VA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for IAD–IAD. At 26 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

42m

Distance

26.8 mi

Total Cost

$41

CO2

11 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$6

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 37m

3m in the air

Air Distance

21 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

5 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Oakton, VA → IAD 14m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

IAD → Leesburg, VA 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Oakton, VA IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport 9 mi, ~14m drive

Leesburg, VA IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport 13 mi, ~20m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between IAD and IAD. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	42m	2h 37m
Total cost (1 person)	$41	$121
Carbon footprint	11 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

26.8 mi 42m

via VA 267, SR 674

Shortest (+1 min)

23.9 mi 43m

via VA 7, SR 674

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Oakton, VA to Leesburg, VA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.