Origin
Oakton, VA
Evening in Oakton on Thursday
Local time
7:18 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 Dulles Greenway, Dulles Toll Road, Hunter Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.5 miles on Dulles Greenway. 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.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
Dulles Greenway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 26.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward VA 267 Toll West: Dulles Airport
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward VA 267 Toll West: Dulles Airport
9
24.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 15 South, VA 7 West: Leesburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward US 15 South, VA 7 West: Leesburg
7
25.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward US 15 Business: Leesburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 15 Business: Leesburg
6
25.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 15 BUS / South King Street
Turn right onto US 15 BUS / South King Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dulles Greenway | 13.5 mi | 16m |
| Dulles Toll Road | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Hunter Mill Road | 4.8 mi | 10m |
| South King Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| Leesburg Bypass | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Chain Bridge Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dulles Greenway
— 13.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakton, VA and Leesburg, VA.
1
Start on VA 123
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 end of road, turn right
398 ft
·
27 sec
5
Turn right onto SR 674
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Hunter Mill Road
6
Enter roundabout onto SR 674
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hunter Mill Road
7
Continue on SR 674
4.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Hunter Mill Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on SR 674
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hunter Mill Road
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward VA 267 Toll West: Dulles Airport
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto VA 267
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Dulles Toll Road
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Continue on VA 267
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Dulles Greenway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward US 15 South, VA 7 West: Leesburg
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 15; VA 7
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Leesburg Bypass
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 15 Business: Leesburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto US 15 BUS
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South King Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto VA 7 BUS
226 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Market Street
17
Arrive at destination
VA 7 BUS
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 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.52
Dulles Greenway
(13.5 mi)
$3.38
Dulles Toll Road
(5.7 mi)
$1.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$5
Total
$9
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
7:18 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 Dulles Greenway, Dulles Toll Road, Hunter Mill 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 26.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Oakton, VA to Leesburg, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.
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