Origin
McLean, VA
Afternoon in McLean on Friday
Local time
12:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McLean, VA to Staunton, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 54m
Distance
150.2 mi
242 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 43m
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6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McLean, VA
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Staunton, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from McLean, VA to Staunton, VA covers 150.2 miles and takes about 2h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Beverly Road, Old Dominion Drive, Dolley Madison Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.1 miles from McLean, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 150.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 54m drive with frequent turns across 150.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Beverly Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from McLean, VA to Staunton, VA is easy. At 2h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McLean, VA to Staunton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beverly Road | — | — |
| Old Dominion Drive | — | — |
| Dolley Madison Boulevard | — | — |
| I 495 South | — | — |
| Capital Beltway | — | — |
| I 66 West | — | — |
| I 81 South | — | — |
| VA 262 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Beverly Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McLean, VA and Staunton, VA.
1
Start on Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Elm Street
2
Turn left onto Beverly Road
364 ft
·
15 sec
·
Beverly Road
3
Turn right onto Old Dominion Drive
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Old Dominion Drive
4
Turn left onto Dolley Madison Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Dolley Madison Boulevard
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 495 South
6
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Capital Beltway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Manassas, Front Royal
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 66 West: Manassas, Front Royal
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 66 West: Manassas, Front Royal
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 66 West: Manassas, Front Royal
9
Merge slight left
64 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 81 South: Roanoke
11
Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke
74 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
I 81 South: Roanoke
12
Take the exit slight right toward VA 262
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
VA 262
13
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
14
Merge slight left onto Woodrow Wilson Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodrow Wilson Parkway
15
Turn left onto Commerce Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Commerce Road
16
Turn slight right onto Greenville Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Greenville Avenue
17
Turn right onto South Augusta Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Augusta Street
18
Turn left
151 ft
·
11 sec
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.1 miles from McLean, VA, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 33 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.1 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Staunton, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving McLean, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from McLean, VA
This is one driving day of about 150.2 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from McLean, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.1 mi from McLean, VA · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 75.1 miles from McLean, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Staunton, VA
The final approach into Staunton, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Staunton, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.49 one way
$46.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $25.68 | $51.36 |
| premium | $4.70 | $27.80 | $55.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.16 | $66.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.1 | 0 | $15.77 | $7.21 |
| Efficient EV | 37.6 | 0 | $13.14 | $6.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.1 | 0 | $21.03 | $9.61 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Staunton, VA
Afternoon in Staunton on Friday
Local time
12:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 54m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from McLean, VA to Staunton, VA covers 150.2 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Beverly Road, Old Dominion Drive, Dolley Madison Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.1 miles from McLean, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from McLean, VA to Staunton, VA is easy. At 2h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McLean, VA to Staunton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from McLean, VA to Staunton, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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