Origin
Oakton, VA
Evening in Oakton on Thursday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakton, VA to Leesburg, VA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leesburg, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oakton, VA to Leesburg, VA covers 26.8 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hunter Mill Road, VA 267, Dulles Toll Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 26.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hunter Mill 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 Oakton, VA to Leesburg, VA is easy. At 42m 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 Oakton, VA to Leesburg, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter Mill Road | — | — |
| VA 267 | — | — |
| Dulles Toll Road | — | — |
| Dulles Greenway | — | — |
| US 15 South | — | — |
| Leesburg Bypass | — | — |
| US 15 | — | — |
| South King Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hunter Mill Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakton, VA and Leesburg, VA.
1
Start on Chain Bridge Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Chain Bridge Road
2
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
3
Turn left
177 ft
·
12 sec
4
At the end of the road, turn right
397 ft
·
28 sec
5
Turn right onto Hunter Mill Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Hunter Mill Road
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hunter Mill Road
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hunter Mill Road
7
Exit the roundabout onto Hunter Mill Road
4.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Hunter Mill Road
8
Continue on Hunter Mill Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hunter Mill Road
9
Take the ramp left toward VA 267 Toll West: Dulles Airport
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
VA 267 Toll West: Dulles Airport
10
Merge slight left onto Dulles Toll Road
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Dulles Toll Road
11
Continue on Dulles Greenway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Dulles Greenway
12
Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, VA 7 West: Leesburg
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 15 South, VA 7 West: Leesburg
13
Merge slight left onto Leesburg Bypass
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Leesburg Bypass
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 15 Business: Leesburg
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 15 Business: Leesburg
15
Turn right onto South King Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South King Street
16
Turn right onto East Market Street
226 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Market Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.19 one way
$8.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Leesburg, VA
Evening in Leesburg on Thursday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
42m 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 Oakton, VA to Leesburg, VA covers 26.8 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hunter Mill Road, VA 267, Dulles Toll Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.4 miles from Oakton, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.19 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.
The drive from Oakton, VA to Leesburg, VA is easy. At 42m 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 Oakton, VA to Leesburg, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oakton, VA to Leesburg, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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