Leesburg, VA Road Trips

Sitting in the Southeast, Leesburg, VA is a local road trip base with 34 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 106 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Leesburg, VA spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

34

Longest Drive

391.9 mi

Big Stone Gap, VA

Quickest Drive

17m

Purcellville, VA

Plan Around Leesburg, VA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Leesburg, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Galax, VA to Leesburg, VA 293.8 mi · 5h 45m Blacksburg, VA to Leesburg, VA 241.2 mi · 4h 46m Portsmouth, VA to Leesburg, VA 217.5 mi · 3h 41m Roanoke, VA to Leesburg, VA 212.8 mi · 4h 9m

Continue From Leesburg, VA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Leesburg, VA to Big Stone Gap, VA 391.9 mi · 7h 42m Leesburg, VA to Colonial Heights, VA 342.6 mi · 6h 27m Leesburg, VA to Blacksburg, VA 241 mi · 4h 45m Leesburg, VA to Buena Vista, VA 165.8 mi · 3h 14m

Trips from Leesburg, VA

Leesburg, VA to Big Stone Gap, VA

391.9 mi 7h 42m

Leesburg, VA to Colonial Heights, VA

342.6 mi 6h 27m

Leesburg, VA to Blacksburg, VA

241 mi 4h 45m

Leesburg, VA to Buena Vista, VA

165.8 mi 3h 14m

Leesburg, VA to Richmond, VA

125.2 mi 2h 41m

Leesburg, VA to Charlottesville, VA

104.2 mi 2h 9m

Leesburg, VA to Harrisonburg, VA

103.9 mi 2h 7m

Leesburg, VA to Front Royal, VA

55.2 mi 1h 15m

Leesburg, VA to Lorton, VA

41.6 mi 1h 1m

Leesburg, VA to Rose Hill, VA

39.1 mi 59m

Leesburg, VA to Winchester, VA

35.4 mi 53m

Leesburg, VA to Burke, VA

35.3 mi 54m

Leesburg, VA to Annandale, VA

31.8 mi 49m

Leesburg, VA to Bull Run, VA

31.2 mi 44m

Leesburg, VA to Manassas, VA

31.1 mi 48m

Leesburg, VA to Middleburg, VA

17.9 mi 31m

Leesburg, VA to Purcellville, VA

9.8 mi 17m

Driving from Leesburg, VA

The typical drive from Leesburg, VA covers about 106 miles and takes around 2h 12m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 392 miles (7h 42m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Leesburg, VA most often head toward Big Stone Gap, VA (391.9 mi, 7h 42m), Colonial Heights, VA (342.6 mi, 6h 27m), Blacksburg, VA (241 mi, 4h 45m), Buena Vista, VA (165.8 mi, 3h 14m), and Richmond, VA (125.2 mi, 2h 41m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 106-mile trip from Leesburg, VA, budget about $17 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 17 mapped routes leaving Leesburg, VA and 17 routes heading into Leesburg, VA, covering 34 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 392 miles.

The longest mapped route from Leesburg, VA covers 392 miles and takes approximately 7h 42m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.

The average route from Leesburg, VA runs about 106 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 106-mile trip from Leesburg, VA costs roughly $17 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Leesburg, VA include Big Stone Gap, VA, Colonial Heights, VA, Blacksburg, VA and Buena Vista, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.